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meaty chili rellenos casserole

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Lynelle Caldwell
@caldwell1932
Durango, CO

I came up with this recipes over the years since my family LOVE Chili Rellenos but I HATE making them (too labor intensive). Started with a quiche recipes and just built from there. Hope you enjoy!

(1 rating)
yield 8 +
prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For meaty chili rellenos casserole

  • “A WONDERFULLY FILLING CASSEROLE FOR A CROWD. EASY TO MAKE AHEAD OF TIME AND PLACE IN FRIDGE PRIOR TO BAKING. SERVE WITH A SIDE SALAD AND CORN BREAD FOR A GREAT FAMILY DINNER.”
  • 2 can
    27 oz whole green chilies
  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 1 pkg
    taco seasoning mix
  • 1 lb
    sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 lb
    monterey jack cheese
  • 8 lg
    eggs
  • 1 c
    milk (or 1/2 & 1/2)
  • 1 can
    nacho cheese soup undiluted
  • 4 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 can
    red enchilada sauce - 10 oz

How To Make meaty chili rellenos casserole

  • 1
    Drain the chilies, removing the seeds, and dry on paper towels. Brown ground beef and cook with taco mix as directed on package. Grate the cheeses and mix together. Reserve 3/4 cup of cheese in a small bowl. This will go on top of the casserole later, so you can place it in the refrigerator for now.
  • 2
    Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Spray 9 x 13 pan (or 3 quart casserole dish) with non-stick spray.
  • 3
    Layer 1/2 of the chilies, 1/2 of the ground beef, 1/2 of the cheese, the remaining chilies, then the rest of the beef and cheese. In med bowl add the eggs add the milk (or 1/2 & 1/2), nacho cheese soup, flour, salt and pepper, beating until well-mixed. Pour the egg mixture over the beef, chilies and cheese.
  • 4
    Bake at 300 for 1 hour. Then spread the red enchilada sauce over the top. Sprinkle with the reserved cheese you placed in the refrigerator. Bake 1/2 hour longer. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
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