Description
Roasted poblanos layered with cheese and baked in a fluffy egg mixture—this easy chile relleno casserole delivers smoky flavor with zero frying.
Ingredients
– 6–8 large poblano peppers (see note)
– 2 cups freshly shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
– 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese, divided
– 5 large eggs
– 1½ cups whole milk
– 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– ¼ teaspoon onion powder
– ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– ¼ teaspoon black pepper
– Optional: sour cream, salsa, fresh chopped cilantro for serving
Instructions
Step 1: Roast and prep the peppers
Turn on your oven’s broiler and set the rack about 6 inches from the top. Line a baking sheet with foil and place the poblanos on it. Roast for 10–15 minutes, turning occasionally until the skins are blackened.
Step 2: Steam and peel
Transfer the roasted peppers to a plastic bag. Let them steam for 10 minutes so the skins loosen. Once cool, peel the skins, cut off the stems, and remove the seeds.
Step 3: Build the first layer
Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 3-quart baking dish. Lay half the roasted poblanos across the bottom. Sprinkle with 1 cup jack cheese and ½ cup cheddar.
Step 4: Repeat and top
Add the rest of the chiles on top, then the remaining jack and cheddar cheeses. It should look like a cozy layered lasagna—but with smoky peppers and melted cheese.
Step 5: Make the egg mixture
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, flour, baking powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour evenly over the layered casserole.
Step 6: Bake and serve
Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is set and slightly golden on top. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with sour cream or salsa.
Notes
You can roast and peel the poblanos in advance to save time.
For extra flavor, mix in cooked chorizo or black beans.
Freezes well in portions and reheats great for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 312
- Sugar: 3.1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9.4g
- Fiber: 1.3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 162mg
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