Chile relleno casserole

10 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
20ouncesWhole green chiles
1Lg onion
1tablespoonCumin
1Salt to taste
8ouncesSharp cheddar, grated
13ouncesCan evap. milk
13ouncesCan tomato sauce
1poundsLean ground beef
2Cloves garlic, minced
3tablespoonsChile powder
8ouncesMonterey jack, grated
4Eggs, beaten
1tablespoonAll purpose flour
1cupSour cream
1cupChopped pecans (optional)
1cupRaisins (optional)

Directions

CHILE RELLENOS

TOPPINGS

Rinse chiles, open flat and remove seeds. Drain on paper towels.

Brown meat with onion and garlic. Drain. Add 1 tsp cumin, 1½ tbs chili powder and salt. Stir. In a greased 9x13" pan, layer chiles, beef and additional chiles. Combine cheeses and sprinkle over chiles.

Beat together eggs, milk and flour. Pour over cheese mixture. To the tomato sauce add 2 tsp cumin and 1½ tbs chili powder. Pour over all.

Bake 30-45 min at 350 F. (Note: If preparing ahead of time, do not cover with tomato sauce until time to bake.) Serve toppings in seperate bowls and let guests help themselves.