๐ถ๏ธ Chile Rellenos Casserole Recipe ๐ถ๏ธ
Description:
Excellent for brunch or for dinner, this most tasty casserole is courtesy of my friend, Miss Jan. No one doesn’t like this!
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
- Keywords: Poultry, Meat, Southwestern U.S., Weeknight, Brunch, Oven, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 334.9
- Fat: 12.2g
- Saturated Fat: 5.5g
- Cholesterol: 124.3mg
- Sodium: 639.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 34.1g
- Fiber: 6g
- Sugar: 4.5g
- Protein: 23.6g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 lb | Ground Turkey |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 3/4 tsp | Ground Cumin |
| 1/2 tsp | Oregano |
| 1/2 tsp | Garlic Powder |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 1/4 tsp | Black Pepper |
| 1 can | Green Chilies |
| 2 cups | Monterey Jack Cheese |
| 1 cup | Corn |
| 1/3 cup | Flour |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 1 1/3 cups | Skim Milk |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 2 | Red Onion |
| Cilantro |
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
- Brown the turkey with onion in a skillet until crumbly and brown.
- Remove from heat and add ground cumin, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Arrange half of the green chilies in an 11×17 inch baking dish, then top with half of the Monterey Jack cheese.
- Spoon the turkey mixture on top, spreading it evenly and leaving a 1/4 inch border.
- Top with corn and arrange the remaining green chilies over the casserole.
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup of cheese over the top.
- In a bowl, combine flour and salt, then gradually whisk in the skim milk until smooth.
- Add the hot sauce, eggs, and egg whites, stirring until well blended.
- Pour this mixture over the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until set. Let it stand for five minutes before serving.
- Garnish with slices of red onion and cilantro.
- Ole! ๐
Enjoy this Southwestern Delight!
This Chile Rellenos Casserole is a flavorful blend of ground turkey, spices, gooey cheese, and the kick of green chilies. It’s perfect for a cozy brunch gathering or a satisfying weeknight dinner. The layers of flavors and textures, from the tender turkey to the creamy cheese and the pop of corn, will have your taste buds dancing. Serve it up with a side of fresh salad or some warm tortillas for a complete meal. Don’t forget to garnish with vibrant red onions and fresh cilantro for that extra burst of flavor. Ole! ๐ถ๏ธ๐ง๐ฝ
