Chile Rellenos Casserole
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Stack tortillas and cut into about 1/2-inch squares.
Step 2
2
In an 11- to 12-inch frying pan, combine 1 teaspoon oil and the onion. Stir often over medium-high heat until onion is limp, about 3 minutes. Add tortillas and remaining oil, turn heat to high, and stir until small bits start to brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
Step 3
3
Scatter tortilla mixture in an 8- by 12-inch oval or rectangular casserole (at least 2 in. deep).
Step 4
4
Shred 2 cups cheese; sprinkle 1 cup over the tortilla mixture. Cut remaining cheese into sticks about 1/4 inch thick.
Step 5
5
Drain chilies and stuff equally with cheese sticks. Lay chilies in a single layer in casserole. Sprinkle with cilantro.
Step 6
6
Separate eggs. Whip whites with a mixer on high speed until they hold soft but distinct peaks; set aside.
Step 7
7
Mix egg yolks (use unwashed beaters) with flour, then beat on high speed until paler in color, about 2 minutes. Beat half of the whites into the yolks, then fold in remaining whites and pour mixture over chilies, scraping bowl. Top egg mixture with shredded cheese.
Step 8
8
Bake in a 375° oven until topping is golden brown and feels firm when lightly touched, about 15 minutes. Cutting through chilies, scoop from casserole to serve.
Ingredients
4 corn tortillas (6 to 7 in.)
1 tablespoon salad oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 pound jalapeño-flavor jack cheese
2 cans (7 oz. each) whole green chilies, drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Directions
Step 1
1
Stack tortillas and cut into about 1/2-inch squares.
Step 2
2
In an 11- to 12-inch frying pan, combine 1 teaspoon oil and the onion. Stir often over medium-high heat until onion is limp, about 3 minutes. Add tortillas and remaining oil, turn heat to high, and stir until small bits start to brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
Step 3
3
Scatter tortilla mixture in an 8- by 12-inch oval or rectangular casserole (at least 2 in. deep).
Step 4
4
Shred 2 cups cheese; sprinkle 1 cup over the tortilla mixture. Cut remaining cheese into sticks about 1/4 inch thick.
Step 5
5
Drain chilies and stuff equally with cheese sticks. Lay chilies in a single layer in casserole. Sprinkle with cilantro.
Step 6
6
Separate eggs. Whip whites with a mixer on high speed until they hold soft but distinct peaks; set aside.
Step 7
7
Mix egg yolks (use unwashed beaters) with flour, then beat on high speed until paler in color, about 2 minutes. Beat half of the whites into the yolks, then fold in remaining whites and pour mixture over chilies, scraping bowl. Top egg mixture with shredded cheese.
Step 8
8
Bake in a 375° oven until topping is golden brown and feels firm when lightly touched, about 15 minutes. Cutting through chilies, scoop from casserole to serve.
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