Chili Relleno Casserole 🌶️🧀
A delicious and hearty dish perfect for any gathering!
📋 Ingredients
- 27 ounces green chilies (1 can), whole chilies, preferably Hatch brand
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 pound grated cheese (Monterey Jack or white cheddar)
- 12 corn tortillas
- 16 ounces refried beans
- 4 eggs, beaten well
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
📝 Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs, flour, evaporated milk, hot sauce, paprika, onion powder, and salt until well combined and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat with chopped onions until the onions are soft and the meat is browned.
4. Add the refried beans to the skillet with the ground beef and onions, mixing until fully incorporated.
5. Cut the corn tortillas into 1-inch wide strips.
6. Arrange half of the tortilla strips in a single layer on the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
7. Layer half of the green chilies evenly over the tortilla strips, followed by half of the grated cheese.
8. Repeat with the remaining tortilla strips, green chilies, and cheese.
9. Pour the prepared egg mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.
10. Spoon the meat and bean mixture over the egg mixture layer and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
11. Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
12. Remove the foil during the last 5 minutes of baking.
13. Once cooked through and bubbly, let it cool slightly before serving.
A Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 45 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes | Kcal: 450 | Servings: 8