Dinner for 5
Chile Relleno Casserole with enchilada
$13.14for 455 minServes 5
Green chiles, melted cheeses, and seasoned egg custard bake together under enchilada sauce for a filling casserole.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Enchilada, 37 oz$0.16/oz typical | 37 oz | $5.84Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese, 16 oz$0.30/oz typical | 16 oz | $4.80Typical price |
 | Eggs, 5$0.30 each typical | 5 | $1.50Typical price |
 | Milk, 11 oz$0.04/oz typical | 11 oz | $0.42Typical price |
 | Sour cream, 8.5 oz$0.14/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $1.19Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.5$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.74Typical price |
 | Green onions, 0.5$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.59Typical price |
 | Fresh tomatoes, 0.65 lb$1.99/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $1.24Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.42 | ||
Swaps
- Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
- Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSalt and pepperBaking powder and soda
Not included in the cost.
- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 5servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanVegetarianHigh-proteinKid-friendlyFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
$3.28 per serving$13.14 for 4
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Ingredients
- 4 cans (7 oz) whole green chiles
- 8 oz monterey jack cheese
- 8 oz cheddar cheese
- 5 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cilantro
- 1/2 cup green onions
- 2 tomatoes
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Drain the green chiles and arrange half of them in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle half of both cheeses over the chiles, then repeat with the remaining chiles and cheeses.
- Whisk the eggs, milk, flour, salt, pepper, and baking powder until smooth, then pour the mixture over the casserole.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the center is set and the eggs are firm.
- Spread the enchilada sauce over the top and garnish with sour cream, cilantro, green onions, and tomatoes.
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