Baked Chiles Rellenos

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Delicious baked chiles rellenos without the fat of frying. Serve with Mexican beans and rice.

Baked Chiles Rellenos
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 8 medium poblano peppers

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • cup milk

  • 4 large eggs

  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 (12 ounce) package queso fresco

  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

  2. Roast peppers on the top rack of the preheated oven until skins are charred, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from the oven and let sit until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.

  3. Set the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  4. While the peppers are cooling, whisk flour, milk, eggs, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl until smooth.

  5. Slice queso fresco into eight even rectangles, just shorter than the length of the peppers.

  6. Carefully peel waxy skin from cooled peppers. Gently cut a slit down the length of each pepper; remove seeds and membranes with a spoon.

  7. Spread about 1/4 cup milk mixture on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Wrap each pepper around a queso fresco rectangle; place peppers into the baking dish in a single layer, with the seams facing down. Pour remaining egg mixture over top and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.

  8. Bake in the preheated oven until egg mixture has risen and cheese is golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Recipe Tip

You can use any fresh Mexican cheese as a substitute for queso fresco and any shredded Mexican cheese blend for shredded Cheddar.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

257 Calories
16g Fat
12g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 257
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 137mg 46%
Sodium 451mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 17g 34%
Vitamin C 38mg 42%
Calcium 373mg 29%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 258mg 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.

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