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Ingredients
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4 egg whites
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1 cup evaporated milk
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⅓ cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 pound Oaxaca cheese, shredded
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27 ounces canned Hatch chile peppers, sliced open
Sauce:
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 medium white onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic
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3 tablespoons New Mexico chile powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon cumin
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1 red bell pepper, sliced
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
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Place egg whites in a bowl and beat until stiff. Gently fold in evaporated milk, flour, and salt. Cover bottom of baking dish with 1/2 the egg white mixture. Place chiles flat over egg whites. Sprinkle Oaxaca cheese over chiles. Top with remaining chiles and egg white mixture.
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Bake in the preheated oven until eggs are set, about 30 minutes.
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While casserole bakes, heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic for 2 minutes. Add chile powder, salt, and cumin. Cook and stir for another minute. Add bell peppers and cook until soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add flour and stir for 2 minutes. Slowly add broth, stirring to avoid lumps. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer until casserole is ready.
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Serve the sauce with slices of the chile relleno casserole.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
361 | Calories |
22g | Fat |
22g | Carbs |
20g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 361 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 22g | 28% |
Saturated Fat 12g | 61% |
Cholesterol 70mg | 23% |
Sodium 1240mg | 54% |
Total Carbohydrate 22g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% |
Total Sugars 9g | |
Protein 20g | 40% |
Vitamin C 21mg | 23% |
Calcium 467mg | 36% |
Iron 1mg | 5% |
Potassium 251mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.