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Grandma Coco's Chile Relleno Casserole

5 from 4 votes
Layers of mild chiles, cheese, and egg. So simple and delicious!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings: 15
Course: Breakfast, Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 12 eggs large
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 11 oz can whole green chiles
  • 7 oz can whole green chiles
  • 5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tbsp butter for the pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  3. Layer half of the chiles flat on the bottom of the dish. Make sure to remove any seeds to keep the flavor mild.
  4. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the chiles.
  5. Layer the remaining chiles over the cheese.
  6. Blend the eggs, milk, and salt together and pour over the top of the chiles and cheese.
  7. Top the casserole with the remaining cheese.
  8. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
  9. Remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until lightly browned.
  10. Enjoy!