Chile Relleno Casserole
Why I Love This Recipe
This Chile Relleno casserole is another great potluck dish, and never seems to have any leftovers :)
Ingredients You'll Need
4 7 oz cans Ortega whole chiles - drained
1 lb shredded cheddar cheese
1 lb shredded Monterey jack cheese
4 eggs, separated
2 c half and half
4 T roasted garlic
2 7 oz cans Ortega green chile salsa
3 T flour
1/8 t pepper
Directions
Slit chiles in half, rinse and pat dry
Place single layer of chiles in a 9x12 baking dish and sprinkle layer of cheddar cheese
Layer remaining chiles and cover with Monterey Jack cheese
Beat yolks with flour, adding in flour a little at a time to prevent lumps
Beat in half and half to egg mixture and add pepper
Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form and fold into egg yolk mixture
Pour into baking dish in even layer
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes
Mix roasted garlic into salsa and pour over top in even layer and bake for 30 minutes
