Description
A comforting and flavorful casserole featuring layers of roasted green chiles, cheese, and corn tortillas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 green chiles, roasted and sliced
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 8 corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp cumin (optional)
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Chiles: Roast the green chiles over an open flame or under the broiler until charred. Peel and seed them, then slice.
- Cheese Blend: In a bowl, combine shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, reserving 1 cup for topping.
- Egg Mixture: Whisk together the eggs and sour cream in a bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and additional spices.
- Layering: In a greased baking dish, layer corn tortillas, chiles, and cheese blend. Repeat the layers, finishing with the cheese.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30-35 minutes until set and golden.
- Serve: Allow to rest for a few minutes, slice, and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For a spicier casserole, add jalapeños or olives. Let it rest before serving for the best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: Chile Relleno, Casserole, Comfort Food, Mexican Cuisine, Family Dinner