🧀 Lower Fat Chiles Rellenos Casserole 🌶️
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Description:
You know that classic John Wayne Chile Relleno casserole? The one that’s rich, eggy, and oh-so-cheesy, the one that everyone always loves? Well, it’s undeniably yummy, but let’s face it, it’s also a bit fattening. Fear not! Here’s a delicious lower-fat variation that delivers a similar casserole experience but with no guilt attached! This recipe cleverly utilizes reduced-fat cheese, sour cream, and egg substitute to yield pretty darn good results that are sure to satisfy your Tex Mex cravings without weighing you down.
Recipe Category: Cheese
Keywords: Tex Mex, Southwestern U.S., Mexican, Potluck, < 60 Mins, Oven, Easy
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Fat-free egg substitute | 1 1/2 cups |
| Eggs | 1 |
| Corn tortillas | 3/4 |
| Mild green chilies | 6 |
| Chunky salsa | 2 cups |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp |
| Cilantro | 1/4 cup |
| Fat-free sour cream | 2 tbsp |
| Light sour cream | To serve |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 125.9
- Fat Content: 1.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 2mg
- Sodium Content: 788.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 19.1g
- Fiber Content: 2.4g
- Sugar Content: 7.1g
- Protein Content: 9g
Servings: 6
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a large deep dish pie pan or a deep square baking pan with Pam or a similar non-stick cooking spray.
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In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of reduced-fat cheese, fat-free egg substitute, whole egg, torn corn tortillas, chopped mild green chilies, chunky salsa, and salt. Mix everything together until well combined.
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Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it out evenly.
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Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the casserole is set and slightly golden brown on top.
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Once the casserole is cooked through, remove it from the oven and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of reduced-fat cheese and chopped cilantro over the top.
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Return the casserole to the oven for another couple of minutes, just until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Serve your delicious lower-fat Chiles Rellenos Casserole hot, with a dollop of fat-free sour cream on top, and enjoy the guilt-free indulgence!
This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you’re craving something comforting and flavorful but still want to keep things on the lighter side. It’s also a fantastic option for potlucks or gatherings with friends and family, where you can impress everyone with your Tex Mex culinary skills while keeping things waistline-friendly. So go ahead, dig in, and savor every bite of this irresistible lower-fat twist on a beloved classic! 🎉🍽️
