Chile Relleño Casserole
45 min Prep Time
15 min Cook Time
1 hr Total Time
6 Servings
579 Calories
22 g Carbohydrates
41 g Total Fat
12 whole green chiles, preferably fresh-roasted Hatch or 5 (4-ounce) cans drained, rinsed and seeded
1 pound longhorn-style chunk colby or Colby-Jack cheese
12 eggs
1 ½ cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1. Preheat oven to 375° F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and set aside.
2. Shred ¼ pound of cheese; set aside. Cut remaining cheese into long strips.
3. Stuff whole chiles with strips of cheese; place in casserole dish. Place extra strips between chiles. Whisk eggs with half-and-half; add oregano, cumin, salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture over chiles; top with shredded cheese. Cover with aluminum foil.
4. Bake in oven for 15 minutes; remove foil and bake about 15 to 20 minutes more until center is set.
PER SERVING
Calories: 579
Protein: 37 g
Carbohydrate: 22 g
Fiber: 2 g
Total Fat: 41 g
Saturated Fat: 21 g
Cholesterol: 473 mg
Calcium: 126% DV
Sodium: 1056 mg
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