Easy Chiles Rellenos

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Ingredients

  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 3 (4 ounce) cans whole green chilies
  • 6 ounces monterey jack cheese, grated
  • 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a deep 11/2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, egg whites and flour. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Split open the chiles and rinse under cold running water to remove the seeds; drain on a paper towel.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the cheeses; set aside 1/2 cup of the cheeses for the topping.
  4. Alternate layering the chilies and cheese in the baking dish, submerging them in the egg mixture. Pour the tomato sauce over the top and sprinkle with the reserved cheese.
  5. Bake for 1 hour or until the center is set and the egg batter is puffed all around.

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).

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