Description
A delicious and savory stuffed green chile recipe, perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 canned whole green chiles
- 6 ounces Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Drain the canned whole green chiles and remove any seeds. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Slice Monterey Jack cheese into strips and stuff each chile with cheese gently.
- Separate eggs. Whip egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in yolks, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix tomato sauce with cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder. Spread a thin layer in a greased baking dish.
- Arrange stuffed chiles over the sauce in the baking dish.
- Spoon the egg batter over the chiles to cover them completely.
- Bake at 375°F for 25 to 30 minutes or until puffed and golden.
- Serve warm with your favorite sides or refrigerate for later.
Notes
- For a spicier version, consider using spicy canned chiles.
- This dish can be prepped ahead and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chile
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 220mg