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chili rellenos quick & easy (sallye)

(1 rating)
grandedame avatar
Recipe by
sallye bates
@grandedame
Austin, TX

This is a quick and easy recipe for the classic Chili Rellenos. You'll love the taste of this dish.

(1 rating)
yield 6 -8
prep time 10 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For chili rellenos quick & easy (sallye)

  • 6 lg
    jalapeno or anaheim chile peppers
  • 24 oz
    montery jack cheese, grated
  • 8 oz
    cheddar cheese, grated
  • 4 lg
    eggs
  • 2 c
    evaporated milk
  • 1/2 c
    flour
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1/3 bunch
    fresh cilantro, leaves only
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin

How To Make chili rellenos quick & easy (sallye)

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350º. Lightly oil or spray a 9" x 9" or 9" x 13" baking dish.
  • 2
    Remove stems from cilantro and place leaves in food processor Add clove of garlic to food processor Pulse until finely diced
  • 3
    Wash chiles and pat dry. Cut in half and remove seeds and veins. Cut into pieces about 1-1/2" square
  • 4
    Layer bottom of baking dish with 1/2 of the chile squares. Sprinkle half the cheese mixture over the chiles. Repeat layers.
  • 5
    In small mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, flour, salt, cumin, garlic and cilantro until smooth batter is formed. Pour batter over top of cheese and chiles.
  • 6
    Bake for 45-50 minutes until cheese is bubbly and crust is golden brown.
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