Bill's Chile Relleno Casserole Recipe

Spice up your life with Bill's Chile Relleno Casserole! This recipe, born from a bountiful chili pepper harvest, delivers a comforting and flavorful casserole perfect for a weeknight dinner or a festive gathering. Made with tender chiles rellenos, creamy cheese, and a touch of spice, this dish is both impressive and surprisingly easy to make. Even better? It freezes beautifully, making it ideal for meal prepping! Get ready to impress your family and friends with this delicious and unique casserole.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 85 mins
Calories 487.1 kcal
Protein 51g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bill's Chile Relleno Casserole

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How to Make Bill's Chile Relleno Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Roast the chiles directly over a gas flame or under a broiler until the skins are blackened. Place in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let steam for 15 minutes. Peel, seed, and slice the chiles.
  3. In a large skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until softened. Add the cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper and cook for another minute.
  4. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. In a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, layer half of the chile slices, then half of the rice, then half of the cheese. Repeat layers.
  6. Pour the tomato sauce mixture over the top.
  7. Sprinkle with cilantro (if using).
  8. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.
  9. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

49 g

Sugar

28g

Fat

71g

Carbs

6g