Mexican Chili Rellenos

Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Mexican

Mexican Chili Rellenos feature roasted banana peppers stuffed with melted Monterey Jack cheese, coated in a light batter, baked with salsa and cheese for a flavorful, cheesy dish.

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Ingredients

  • 8 or 9 mild banana peppers
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 jar salsa
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup flour

Instructions

  1. Boil peppers until tender. Seed and split peppers down the side. Shred or slice the cheese into thin strips.
  2. Stuff each pepper with the cheese.
  3. Roll the stuffed peppers in flour, then dip in a mixture of eggs and milk.
  4. Brown the coated peppers in hot oil.
  5. Place the browned peppers in a baking dish, top with salsa and extra cheese.
  6. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes at 400°F.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

392 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.9g 22% DV
Total Fat 10.5g 13% DV
Carbs 63.5g 23% DV
Fiber 1g 3% DV
Sugar 14g 28% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 685.8mg 30% DV
Potassium 312mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 77.3mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 99.5mcg 11% DV
Vitamin C 4.1mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 328.3mg 25% DV
Iron 3.3mg 18% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal Low-fat
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % 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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