Chiles Rellenos

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Delicious green chiles rellenos are stuffed with cheese, dipped in a special batter, then fried in canola oil.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 12 Anaheim chile peppers, charred and peeled

  • 1 pound Cheddar cheese, cut into 12 strips

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 egg, beaten

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon canola oil

  • oil for frying

Directions

  1. Remove seeds and membranes from chile peppers. Stuff each pepper with a strip of Cheddar.

  2. Mix milk, 1 cup flour, egg, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon canola oil together in a small bowl until well combined. Place remaining 1/2 cup flour on a shallow plate.

  3. Pour 1 inch oil into a heavy frying pan. Heat over medium-high heat.

  4. Roll each pepper in flour, then dip in batter. Fry in batches until lightly browned on both sides.

Recipe Tip

Use canned green chiles or char fresh green chiles over a flame, then peel them. Remove the seeds and membranes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

741 Calories
42g Fat
52g Carbs
39g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 741
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 42g 54%
Saturated Fat 25g 127%
Cholesterol 171mg 57%
Sodium 1746mg 76%
Total Carbohydrate 52g 19%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 39g 78%
Vitamin C 194mg 216%
Calcium 973mg 75%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 705mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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