This super easy-to-make Chile Relleno Casserole is loaded with green chile peppers, Monterey Jack cheese, and cheddar cheese, all nestled in baked eggs. Top it with sour cream, cilantro, or avocado for even more flavor.
For a complete meal like Sunday Brunch, I love to serve this Chile Relleno Casserole with sweet potato cornbread and fruit salad.
Look no further than this tasty Chile Relleno Casserole, made with simple ingredients and bursting with flavor like classic chile relleno. It is perfect for busy weeknights and holiday brunches and is guaranteed to please the whole family.
Chile relleno casserole is easy to prep, making it a weekday breakfast or lunch option. If you like this recipe, try tater tot breakfast casserole, hashbrown breakfast casserole, Frito pie, and Doritos casserole.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
See the complete list of ingredients below on the recipe card.
- Green chilies: canned fire-roasted whole green chiles
- Cheese: Monterey Jack, cheddar or a Mexican blend
- Milk: Whole or 2%
- Toppings: Top with family favorites like pico de gallo, pickled red onions, sour cream, salsa, minced jalapeno, or chopped avocados.
How to make Chile Relleno Casserole
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First, spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray—I used a little olive oil spritz. Then, cut open the green chilies and remove any stems. Lay half of them on the bottom of the casserole dish. Sprinkle with half of the shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese. Then add the rest of the green chilies and top with the remaining Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese.
In a medium bowl, beat the eggs, flour, milk, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture over the chilies and cheese. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned on the edges and set in the middle. Top with pico de gallo, salsa, sour cream, green onions, enchilada sauce, or avocado. Let stand for about 10 minutes before slicing.
Preparation Tips
- Canned green chilies can be found in the Hispanic food section of your local grocery store.
- Are you feeding any army? Add 1 pound of cooked ground beef, ground chorizo, or ground pork sausage to the casserole with the two layers of cheese and green chilis.
- Take this recipe to the next level with fresh roasted poblano peppers. Follow this recipe to read more about roasting peppers.
- To increase protein, add shredded chicken between the layers of chiles.
Storage and Reheat
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat the casserole in the oven covered with aluminum foil at 325 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until heated through or in the microwave at 60% power for 2-3 minutes or until warm.
To freeze cover with several layers of plastic wrap followed by a layer of aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight. Reheat the casserole in the oven covered with aluminum foil at 325 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until heated through or in the microwave at 60% power for 2-3 minutes or until warm.
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Chile Relleno Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 (7 ounce) cans whole green chilies, fire roasted
- 2 ½ cups Monterey Jack cheese shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 6 large eggs
- 1 ¾ cups milk 2% or whole
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- Pico de Gallo optional
- chopped cilantro optional
- sour cream optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 inch dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cut chilies open by slicing from top to bottom and remove any stems. Layer half of the cut chilies in the bottom of prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle with half the Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese. Layer with the second half of the cut chilies and the remaining cheese.
- In a medium bowl whisk together eggs, milk, flour, baking powder, salt and black pepper. Pour the egg mixture over the cheese and green chilies. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned on the edges and set in the middle.
- Cool 7-10 minutes before slicing. Top with Pico de Gallo, chopped cilantro and sour cream.
Notes
- Canned green chilies can be found in the Hispanic food section of your local grocery store.
- Are you feeding any army? Add 1 pound of cooked ground beef, ground chorizo, or ground pork sausage to the casserole with the two layers of cheese and green chilis.
- Take this recipe to the next level with fresh roasted poblano peppers. Follow this recipe to read more about roasting peppers.
- To increase protein, add shredded chicken between the layers of chiles.
Nutrition
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Mitzi Zornow
It says 37 oz. Of the chilies ? Is that 3 seven oz. Cans ?
Beth Pierce
Yes! Thanks for asking!
Linda
Great recipe for Chilies and a nice change
Joy Reynolds
Is there a way to use less eggs? My hubby is sensitive to eggs
Beth Pierce
I have not tried it with less eggs. Is he able to eat just the whites of the eggs?
Susan Langford
Sarah Paul
Would it be possible to do this without flour so it’s gluten free? Is the flour used as a thickener? Wondering if cornstarch would work…
Beth Pierce
Yes, the flour is a thickener. I have never tried it with cornstarch. 1/4 cup seems like a lot of cornstarch. If you try it, I would go with 1-2 tablespoons. Please let us know how it works out.
Rosie
Should the eggs in this recipe be room temp, or use straight out of the fridge? I always forget!
Beth Pierce
I have done it both ways but if you have time I would warm them for about 30-40 minutes
Mary
I can’t find whole chilis. Can I use the same amount of diced green chilis?
Beth Pierce
Yes you can.
Jennifer
The flavors in this casserole are just awesome! So yummy and can’t wait to make it again!
Natasha
I’m glad I tried this recipe because we loved it! It was easy to make and definitely a new favorite for my family.
katerina
This was SO delicious! Everyone loved it!
Lisalia
Yummy! I’ve had this at a restaurant before. And can’t believe how easy it was to make at home. So delicous. I’m excited that I can have this any time I want!
Betsy
Wonderful filling meal! Love this with a nice side of potatoes & some fruit. Good for dinner too. Love the simplicity and ease of making this recipe. So incredibly delicious!
Kristyn
I love chile relleno!! I had never had it in a casserole before, but I am glad I tried it!! A big hit with my family!! Topped with pico & sour cream to add more flavor.