Easy Chili Rellenos Casserole Recipe

Name: Easy Chili Rellenos Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Plain Nonfat Yogurt; 2 large eggs; All Purpose Flour; Cheddar Cheese; Monterey Jack Cheese; Whole Green Chilies; 1 cup salsa

Craving the delicious flavors of chili rellenos but short on time? This recipe, originally from the Winchester Star newspaper (Winchester, VA, circa 1995), delivers the satisfying taste without the fuss! Skip the stuffing, dipping, and frying – this casserole is a low-fat, crowd-pleasing alternative. Perfect as a side dish with tacos or Mexican chicken, or elevate it to appetizer status by serving it in 1" squares at your next party! Easily doubled for potlucks and covered dish suppers. Use fresh chilis? Roast, peel, and seed 3 large mild banana peppers or Anaheim chilis.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Calories 483.8 kcal

Protein 62g

Rating 0.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Easy Chili Rellenos Casserole

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Spray an 8x8 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup plain yogurt, 2 large eggs, and 1/4 cup all-purpose flour until smooth. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Set aside.
Spread 1/3 of the yogurt mixture evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Spread 1/3 of the cheese mixture over the yogurt layer.
Arrange 1 (15 ounce) can of diced green chilies (undrained) evenly over the cheese. Sprinkle with half of the remaining cheese.
Pour the remaining yogurt mixture over the cheese and chilies.
Spoon 1 cup of your favorite salsa in dots over the top. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.