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Published: February 7, 2019 Last Modified: March 4, 2019 By Sara 33 Comments

Chile Relleno Casserole

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This chile relleno casserole is whole green chiles stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese, then baked in an egg batter and covered in more cheese and fresh cilantro. An easy vegetarian meal that tastes like your favorite Mexican restaurant but without the frying!

I love ordering chile rellenos at my local Mexican restaurant – these battered and fried stuffed peppers are just SO delicious. This chile relleno casserole has all of the same flavors but with way less work.

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A slice of chile relleno casserole with pico de gallo and sour cream on top.

Every time I go out for Mexican food, I order a combo plate with a chile relleno on it. Those battered stuffed peppers are one of my favorite foods of all time! This chile relleno casserole has many of the same flavors, but in a convenient baked form that’s fit to feed a crowd.

How do you make chile relleno casserole?

This casserole is made with green chiles which are stuffed with cheese, covered with an egg batter, then baked to perfection. The first step is to stuff each one of your chiles with a stick of cheese. I use Monterey Jack because it’s a mild flavored cheese that melts well.

Cheese stuffed chiles in a baking dish.

What kind of pepper is used in chile relleno?

The most commonly used peppers for chile relleno are anaheim peppers and poblano peppers. Anaheim peppers are what is pictured here, and they come conveniently roasted and peeled inside cans in the Mexican section of the grocery store. You can definitely roast your own peppers, but using the canned variety is a lot less work and tastes just as good in my opinion.

Stuffed green chiles in an egg batter.

After your peppers are stuffed, they get covered in an easy egg batter that’s made in minutes with the help of a blender. The final step is a sprinkling of shredded cheddar cheese before the whole casserole goes into the oven.

Green chiles in an egg batter topped with shredded cheddar cheese.

Are chile rellenos spicy?

This chile relleno casserole is not spicy. If you’re looking for a spicier version, you could use a spicy cheese in the filling such as habanero or pepper jack, or add some hot sauce to the egg batter.

After your chile relleno casserole comes out of the oven, it will be very puffy and browned. As the casserole cools, it will deflate a bit which is totally normal. Add a sprinkling of cilantro and serve as-is, or with some toppings.

A dish of chile relleno casserole topped with cheddar cheese and chopped cilantro.

I love to pile up my piece of chile relleno casserole with toppings. Some of my favorites are

  • Pico de gallo
  • Avocado
  • Sour cream
  • Olives
  • Green onions

I always keep cans of green chiles in my pantry so that I can make this recipe whenever the craving strikes. With all the eggs in the batter, this dish even makes a great brunch option!

No need to get out the deep fryer for great chile rellenos, this easy casserole is all you need to get those same restaurant style flavors.

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A slice of chile relleno casserole with pico de gallo and sour cream on top.
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Chile Relleno Casserole

This chile relleno casserole is whole green chiles stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese, then baked in an egg batter and covered in more cheese and fresh cilantro. An easy vegetarian meal that tastes like your favorite Mexican restaurant but without the frying!
Course Main
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 419kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 3 7 ounce cans whole green chiles drained
  • 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese cut into 3-4 inch sticks
  • 8 eggs
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • assorted toppings such as pico de gallo, sour cream and avocado optional
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9"x13" baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Stuff each chile with a stick of cheese and place the chiles in a single layer in the pan.
  • Place the eggs, milk, flour and baking powder in a blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Pour the egg batter over the chiles and sprinkle the top with cheddar cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until light golden brown and puffy. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with additional toppings if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 274mg | Sodium: 730mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 840IU | Vitamin C: 11.3mg | Calcium: 513mg | Iron: 2.4mg
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    Comments

    1. Harper says

      February 11, 2022 at 10:55 am

      5 stars
      Really good recipe and much healthier since it’s not fried but tasted just as good!

      Reply
    2. kristi says

      July 3, 2021 at 3:32 pm

      This one is a keeper!!
      An easy way to get the chiles relleno flavor without the mess and fat of deep frying.

      In keeping with a traditional merengue, I made one change: I set aside 6 of the egg whites and whipped them separately until stiff peaks formed, then folded them into the batter. This made the casserole light, airy and very close in texture to a restaurant relleno.

      Reply
    3. Kevin G says

      April 21, 2021 at 5:20 pm

      5 stars
      This is a fun recipe. I used small poblanos and roasted them first. The toppings are important. Next time I might use pepper jack cheese inside. Like I said, a fun recipe!

      Reply
    4. Angie says

      December 19, 2020 at 4:08 pm

      Great recipe. I had to use canned chiles, but when hatch season rolls around again, I’m making it from fresh roasted chiles. The only change I made was adding a pinch of salt to the batter. Delicious!

      Reply
    5. Jo Mrvichin says

      August 22, 2020 at 6:17 pm

      5 stars
      After charring an annual batch of Hatch chile peppers I was looking for a few new recipes. This one is delicious! I used my charred, peeled and seeded Hatch peppers, and stuffed them with part Jack cheese and part Colby Jack. I added chopped green onions to the egg mixture. (I used fresh farm eggs.) And I topped it with a Mexican cheese blend. My husband, who is a chile relleno fanatic, LOVED IT! I will definitely try again, even with other fresh peppers after the Hatch are gone. I guess I would use canned peppers as a last resort, but we can get a good variety of fresh peppers year round here. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Lynn Hill says

        March 13, 2021 at 10:52 am

        Curious – did you blend green onion in with egg mixture or simply place on top of batter?

        Reply
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