Chile relleno casserole

 
                          Chile Relleno Casserole
 
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 Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Casseroles                       Main dish
                 Mexican
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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           MM             -- ¥
    1      MM            -----------------------CHILE
                         RELLENOS----------------------------
    1      20 oz Whole   green chiles
    1      Lg            onion
    1      tb            Cumin
    1                    Salt to taste
    8      oz            Sharp cheddar, grated
    1      13 oz Can     evap. milk
    1      13 oz Can     tomato sauce
    1      lb            Lean ground beef
    2      Cloves        garlic, minced
    3      tb            Chile powder
    8      oz            Monterey jack, grated
    4                    Eggs, beaten
    1      tb            All purpose flour
           MM             -- ¥
    1      MM            M--------------------------TOPPINGS--- -- ¥
                         
 
    1      c             Sour cream
    1      c             Chopped pecans (optional)
    1      c             Raisins (optional)
 
   Rinse chiles, open flat and remove seeds. Drain on paper towels.   Brown 
 meat with onion and garlic. Drain. Add 1 tsp cumin, 1.5 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 1.5 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.   
 
 
 
 
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