Quick Chile Relleno Casserole

Quick Chile Relleno Casserole

Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (4 ounce) can whole green chilies
• 1/2 lb monterey jack cheese
• 4 eggs
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) can marinara sauce (optional)

Directions

• 1 Remove seeds and pith from green chiles.
• 2 Cut the jack cheese into large slices and divide evenly between the chiles, folding or tucking the cheese inside.
• 3 Butter (or spray with Pam) a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish and arrange the chiles side by side on the bottom.
• 4 With an electric mixer, beat eggs until thick and foamy.
• 5 Add milk, flour and baking powder and beat until smooth.
• 6 Pour egg mixture over the chiles and sprinkle with the cheddar cheese.
• 7 Bake, uncovered, in a 375F oven for about 30 minutes or until casserole is puffed and appears set when gently shaken.
• 8 Just before casserole is ready, heat marinara sauce to pour over individual servings if so desired.