Baked Chiles Rellenos
(from nyobnyob2003’s recipe box)
Source: Mom
Prep time: 45 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 8 people
Categories: Mexican
Ingredients
- 8 poblano chiles
- 3/4 pound fresh high-quality Mexican chorizo
- 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano leaves
- 12 eggs
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup freshly shredded jack cheese
Directions
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Preparation
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Preheat broiler. Lay chiles in a single layer on a baking sheet. Cook
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about 4 in. from broiler until chiles are blistering and black, about 5
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minutes. Turn chiles over and broil until blistering and black all over,
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about 5 minutes. Put chiles in a large metal bowl and cover with foil or
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plastic wrap. Let sit 15 minutes.
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Peel chiles and discard skins. Cut off stem ends and discard; remove
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seeds. Set chiles aside on layers of paper towels to dry.
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Meanwhile, in a large frying pan over medium-high heat, cook chorizo,
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stirring occasionally to break up the meat, until cooked through, about 4
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minutes.
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Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, mix chorizo, cotija, and oregano.
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Stuff chiles with mixture and lay them in an 8- by 12-in. baking dish.
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In a large bowl, whisk eggs until they are thoroughly broken up and
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uniform in color and texture. Whisk in flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Sprinkle chiles with 1/2 the jack cheese. Pour egg mixture over chiles and
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sprinkle with remaining jack.
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Bake until top starts to brown and the eggs are set but still soft, about
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30 minutes.