Puffed up Chiles Rellenos Recipe 🌶️

Description:

Looking for a delightful lunch or brunch option that combines cheesy goodness with a hint of spice? Look no further than these Puffed up Chiles Rellenos! 🧀🌶️

Recipe Information:

Cook Time: 51 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 6 minutes
Servings: Not specified
Category: Lunch/Snacks
Keywords: Cheese, Vegetable, Canadian, Mexican, Weeknight, Brunch, Oven, < 4 Hours

Ingredients:

1 cup Monterey Jack cheese 🧀
2 whole green chilies 🌶️
2 eggs 🥚
6 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Hot pepper sauce (to taste)

Instructions:

Preheat the Oven: Heat your oven to 425°F (218°C).
Prepare the Pie Crust: Cover your pie crust with foil and gently press it into the shell to form a base.
Blind Bake the Crust: To prevent it from puffing up, weigh down the foil-covered crust with a layer of dried beans. Bake for 6 minutes, then remove the foil and beans.
Layer the Cheese and Chilies: Spread 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the partially baked crust. Arrange half of the green chilies on top of the cheese.
Repeat the Layers: Add another layer of cheese followed by the remaining green chilies.
Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat 4 eggs together with the half-and-half cream, a dash of hot pepper sauce, and nutmeg until well combined.
Pour Over the Chilies: Carefully pour the egg mixture over the layered chilies and cheese in the pie crust.
Bake: Place the pie in the preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) and bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is lightly golden brown.
Prepare the Puffy Topping: While the pie is baking, separate 2 eggs. Beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks, then lightly beat the egg yolks. Gently fold the yolks into the beaten whites.
Add the Puffy Topping: Once the pie is partially baked, spread the puffy egg mixture over the hot chilies and cheese.
Final Bake: Return the pie to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the topping is puffed up and golden brown.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve these delicious Puffed up Chiles Rellenos hot from the oven, accompanied by a fresh green salad and warm tortillas for a complete meal experience.

Enjoy this flavorful dish that combines the richness of cheese with the subtle heat of green chilies – perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a leisurely weekend brunch! 🍽️🎉