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Close-up shot of a serving spoon lifting a large, square slice of Chili Relleno Casserole from a white baking dish, showing layers of melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, seasoned ground turkey, and slices of green jalapeño (or green chiles) on top.

Chili Relleno Casserole

A hearty, cheesy chili relleno casserole layered with roasted poblano peppers, seasoned turkey, and a fluffy egg mixture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 large poblano peppers roasted, peeled, and seeded
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
Egg Mixture
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 small can diced green chiles
  • fresh cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Casserole Dish
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a medium casserole dish.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground turkey with onion and garlic until browned. Drain excess liquid.
  3. Season turkey with cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in diced green chiles.
  4. Arrange half of the roasted poblano peppers in the bottom of the casserole dish.
  5. Add turkey mixture over the peppers and sprinkle with Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese.
  6. Layer remaining poblano peppers on top.
  7. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, flour, and baking powder until smooth.
  8. Pour egg mixture evenly over the casserole.
  9. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until top is golden and center is set.
  10. Let cool for 10 minutes, then garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

For extra heat, add a minced jalapeño to the turkey mixture.