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Chiles Rellenos Recipe
Chiles rellenos feature delicious green chiles stuffed with melted cheese, dipped in special batter, then fried in canola oil for perfect golden-brown results. This traditional preparation creates the ideal contrast between crispy, light batter and tender, cheese-filled peppers. The special batter technique ensures proper coating while the canola oil frying method produces consistent browning and texture that makes these chile rellenos absolutely irresistible.
Delicious green chiles rellenos are stuffed with cheese, dipped in a special batter, then fried in canola oil.
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
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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
Remove seeds and membranes from chile peppers. Stuff each pepper with a strip of Cheddar.
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.
Pour 1 inch oil into a heavy frying pan. Heat over medium-high heat.
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 |
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| 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.
