Dinner for 6
Chile Relleno Casserole
Green chiles, two cheeses, and seasoned eggs bake with tomato sauce in a warm casserole until puffed and set.
$6.66for 4 servings
$1.67 per serving$6.66 for 4
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- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Enchilada or taco sauce$0.16/oz typical | 14 oz | $2.24Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 16 oz | $4.80Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 6 | $1.80Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.17Typical price |
| Tomato paste and sauce$0.10/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.00 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourBaking powder and sodaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
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.
Swaps
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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