Bonnies Puffy Mexican Chiles Rellenos Food

CHILES RELLENOS (MEXICAN-STYLE CHEESE-STUFFED CHILIES) RECIPE

Steps:

• For the Salsa Ranchera and Chilies: Adjust rack to 4 inches below broiler and preheat broiler to high. Place Poblanos, tomatoes, onion, serranos, and garlic on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Broil until chilies are blackened on top, about 5 minutes. Flip chilies to expose another un-blackened surface and continue broiling for another 5 minutes. Turn chilies one more time, flip tomatoes, and continue broiling until chilies are blackened all over, a few minutes longer.
• Transfer tomatoes, onion, garlic, serranos, stock, and cilantro to the bowl of a food processor or blender. Wrap Poblanos with foil from baking sheet and set them aside to steam. Process salsa until smooth but still a little chunky.
• Heat 1 tablespoon (15ml) lard or oil in a medium saucepan until just starting to smoke. Immediately pour all of the salsa into pan (it will bubble very violently). Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by about 1/2 cup. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside.

CHILES RELLENOS PUFFS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F Spray 24 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray. In 3-quart saucepan, heat water and butter over high heat to a full rolling boil. Remove from heat.
• Stir in flour, cornmeal and salt (cumin and cayenne if using) until mixture forms a dough and all lumps have disappeared. Gradually stir in beaten eggs until well blended. Stir in both cheeses and the chiles.
• Spoon dough evenly into muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.
• Bake 25 to 29 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from muffin cups. Serve warm.

PUFFY CHILE RELLENOS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cut along one side of each chile and lay flat.
• Coat a 13x9x3 inch baking dish with non stick cooking spray.
• Layer half of the chiles, tortilla strips, and cheeses in the prepared dish. Repeat layers.
• In a small bowl, beat the remaining ingredients except the paprika and salsa. Pour over the cheese. Sprinkle with paprika.
• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes ur until puffy and a knife inserted 2 inches from the edge of pan comes out clean.
• Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
• Serve with salsa.

MEXICAN CHILES RELLENOS PUFF

Steps:

• Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange potatoes in dish.
• Split whole chiles; lay flat over potatoes. Sprinkle with cheese.
• In large bowl with wire whisk, beat eggs, egg whites, milk, flour and garlic salt until well blended. Pour over mixture in dish. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Heat oven to 350°F. Bake uncovered 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

BONNIE'S PUFFY MEXICAN CHILES RELLENOS

Steps:

• 1. Remove 8 large chilis from the can, slit one side to open it up, gently rinse and remove seeds. Blot dry with paper towels or the dough will get too wet to handle.
• 2. Remove the biscuits from the can. Put on a lightly floured board. Pat the biscuit and stretch it into a rectangle shape, careful not to tear it. Cut the cheese into 8 sticks, 1/4 inch wide by about 3 inches long. Then wrap the cheese in a chili and place inside the biscuit triangle and seal the edges.
• 3. Place the puffy chiles rellenos on the greased cookie sheet seam side facing UP.
• 4. Bake in a 375 degree oven about 12 minutes until light brown, and while they are baking, make the topping.
• 5. Separate the egg whites from the egg yolks. Beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Beat the eggs and the salt with a whisk and then fold them into the egg whites, just until mixed.
• 6. Open the oven door, and pull out the chiles rellenos and spoon the egg mixture in mounds over the top of each one, hiding the seam, as depicted in my photo. Close the oven door and continue to bake them until the topping is golden brown, about and additional 15 minutes. Serve with heated chunky salsa. Enjoy!
• 7. Cook's Tip: This is a recipe you can have fun with. Try adding a little cooked chicken, beef, sausage, or cooked onions with the cheese. Use your imagination. This is a great change from sandwiches for lunch, and is a great way to use up your leftovers.