This Chili Relleno Casserole with tomatoes reminds me of my childhood. My mother used to make chili rellenos for my father all the time, it seemed. My father always liked his chili rellenos to be plain so that is how they were served. Traditionally, Chili Rellenos are made with a tomato sauce on top. My take was to use these fresh tomatoes on top and serve it with salsa on the side.
I like to make my version of Chili Relleno casserole using with evaporated milk, but you can also use cream cheese. The evaporated milk gives it a nice creamyness and richness without the added fat. This casserole is fluffyand has a nice richness of flavor.
It comes together so easy as a layered casserole and the flavors are baked together.
Once it is baked in the oven, the cheese, milk and eggs bake together to make a wonderfully tasty dinner or brunch idea.
Be sure to check out our other easy casserole recipes:
Baked Zucchini Casserole – an economical and delicious recipe incorporating zucchini.
Easy Sloppy Joe Casserole – the great flavors of a sloppy joe in a casserole!
Bacon Breakfast Casserole – Perfect for a make-ahead breakfast idea with BACON!
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Chili Relleno Casserole with Tomatoes
Chili Rellenos Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 can whole green chilies
- 5 eggs
- 1 1/2 cup cheddar jack cheese
- 2/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon flour
- salt
- pepper
- tomatoes
Instructions
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Lightly grease 8x8 baking pan with butter or oil.
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Layer chilies and then cheese twice.
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Beat eggs in a bowl and add milk, flour, salt and pepper
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Pour egg mixture over chilis and bake at 350 for 45 minutes.
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Let cool slightly before serving.
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Top each serving with tomatoes if desired.
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Tamara says
February 27, 2017 at 8:08 pmI can almost taste it! I love chiles. I can see having it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Raquel says
February 28, 2017 at 4:27 pmYes it will work for any meal time.
Akaleistar says
February 28, 2017 at 6:03 pmThat casserole looks so yummy!
Raquel says
March 1, 2017 at 10:58 amThanks Ashley!
Audrey says
March 7, 2017 at 10:00 amI adore Chile Rellenos and this looks so easy to make.
Thanks for sharing on #TastyTuesdays
Raquel says
March 9, 2017 at 1:49 pmThanks Audrey – it is really easy!
Betsy @ Desserts Required says
March 11, 2017 at 11:00 amYour step-by-step instructions are so helpful. Thanks!
Sharing on Desserts Required’s FB page tomorrow.
Raquel says
March 12, 2017 at 5:26 pmThanks Betsy! It really is so easy to make!