Dinner for 6

Chile Relleno Casserole

Name: Chile Relleno Casserole
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cans (7 oz) whole green chiles; 8 oz shredded monterey jack cheese; 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese; 6 large eggs; 1/2 cup milk; 2 tbsp flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp onion powder; 8 oz tomato sauce; chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)

$6.74for 460 minServes 6

Green chiles, two cheeses, and seasoned eggs bake with tomato sauce in a warm casserole until puffed and set.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Enchilada, 14 oz$0.16/oz typical	14 oz	$2.24Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 16 oz$0.30/oz typical	16 oz	$4.80Typical price
	Eggs, 6$0.30 each typical	6	$1.80Typical price
	Milk, 4.25 oz$0.04/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.17Typical price
	Tomato paste and sauce, 8 oz$0.10/oz typical	8 oz	$0.80Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$10.11

Swaps

Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourBaking powder and sodaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

60 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

Mexican Vegetarian Kid-friendly Budget Family Dinners Cold-weather comfort Winter

Typical price

$1.69 per serving$6.74 for 4

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Ingredients

2 cans (7 oz) whole green chiles
8 oz shredded monterey jack cheese
8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
6 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
8 oz tomato sauce
chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 350 F and coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking oil.
Spread the tomato sauce in the dish, add the drained chiles, and cover them with both cheeses.
Whisk the eggs, milk, flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl.
Pour the egg mixture over the chiles and cheese.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the eggs are firm and the center reaches 160 F.
Rest the casserole for 5 minutes before cutting.

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