Easy Chiles Rellenos Casserole

Be the first to rate this recipe

Ingredients

  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 (4 ounce) cans whole green chilies, drained
  • 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (2 cups)
  • 8 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese (2 cups)
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Spray an 8-inch square casserole dish or baking pan with nonstick spray, or lightly rub with oil.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine egg whites, evaporated milk, and flour, whisking to blend.
  4. Place half the chiles in the casserole dish, and cover with half of the egg mixture.
  5. Reserving 1/2 cup of each type of cheese for topping, sprinkle the 1/2 of the remainder of the cheese over chiles.
  6. Layer again with the chiles, top with the remaining egg mixture, the other half of the cheese, and then cover that with the tomato sauce.
  7. Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes; then sprinkle the reserved cheese (1/2 cup of each) on top of the rellenos.
  8. Replace in the oven and continue to bake for an additional 20-25 minutes or until the edges are bubbly, and the cheese is nicely melted.
  9. Allow to rest 5 minutes or so before slicing into servings.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

460 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 34.8g 70% DV
Total Fat 14.9g 19% DV
Carbs 45g 16% DV
Fiber 1.2g 4% DV
Sugar 15.9g 32% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1002.8mg 44% DV
Potassium 552mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 35.3mg 12% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 170.3mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 7.2mg 8% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 448.3mg 34% DV
Iron 3.1mg 17% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

Vegetarian recipes → Dairy recipes → All recipes →