Chile Relleno Casserole

This Chile Relleno Casserole is full of flavor and a family favorite. It is loaded with cheese and green chiles onto a layer of tortillas and submerged in an egg mixture.

Chile Relleno Casserole in a white casserole dish.

I LOVE when I make a dinner that gets approval from everyone at the dinner table. This Chile Relleno Casserole fits that bill. Traditionally, Chile Relleno Casserole is made using whole chiles but I happen to always have canned diced green chiles on hand so it makes it that much easier for me to use them.

We had no leftovers of this casserole, it was THAT good! This casserole has layers of cheesy green chile goodness sandwiched between tortillas and submerged in an egg mixture. Together all of these components make one out of this world dinner that will become a new staple at the dinner table!

Slice of Chile Relleno Casserole on a white plate with fork garnished with sliced avocado and sour cream.

Chile Relleno Casserole

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 250kcal

Ingredients 

  • 5 9 inch tortillas
  • 8 eggs
  • 16 ounces diced green chilies drained
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 3 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place tortillas on the bottom and sides of baking dish to form a crust. It is okay if they overlap a bit.
  • In a medium mixing bowl add eggs and whisk until frothy.
  • Add chiles, flour, milk, salt, and dry mustard. Mix well.
  • Stir in cheese and pour mixture into tortilla crust.
  • Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until eggs are cooked all the way.
  • Serve with sour cream and avocado.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 774mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 578IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 367mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. Jo

    5

    Sounds delicious.
    May I kindly ask how when to introduce the chilies please? They are not mentioned in the recipe.
    Thanks

    1. Chef in Training

      You mix it in with the egg mixture. I apologize for that, it is updated to say so now :) Thanks for catching that.

  2. Vicki

    When do you add the green chilis?

    1. Chef in Training

      You mix it in with the egg mixture. I apologize for that, it is updated to say so now :) Thanks for catching that.

  3. Taylor

    When do you add the green chilies?

    1. Chef in Training

      You mix it in with the egg mixture. I apologize for that, it is updated to say so now :) Thanks for catching that.

  4. Vickie

    This recipe looks easy & delicious. I "assume" it calls for corn, not flour, tortillas?

    1. Chef in Training

      I actually used flour tortillas but you are welcome to use corn if you prefer them :)

  5. Stephanie Huntsman

    You forgot to add the chilies! Looks Yummy!

    1. Chef in Training

      You mix it in with the egg mixture. I apologize for that, it is updated to say so now :) Thanks for catching that.

  6. Michelle Davis

    Do you use flour or corn tortillas?

    1. Chef in Training

      I used flour. So sorry for the confusion :)

  7. Lora

    Did you use corn or flour tortillas? This looks delicious!

    1. Chef in Training

      flour :) So sorry for the confusion, it is updated now :)

  8. Sandy Souter

    I came across recipe, I love Chile rellenos, problem you did not add the chiles into the mix I was confused

    1. Chef in Training

      You mix it in with the egg mixture. I apologize for that, it is updated to say so now :) Thanks for catching that.

  9. Donna Sisneros

    Does the recipe call for flour or corn tortillas

    1. Chef in Training

      flour :) So sorry for the confusion it is updated now

  10. Jeannie B

    Green chilies are not listed in the directions of your recipe. Do you add them into the egg mixture?

    1. Chef in Training

      You mix it in with the egg mixture. I apologize for that, it is updated to say so now :) Thanks for catching that.

  11. Jackie

    Hi -this recipe looks good! I noticed you used canned green chilies.
    Can I substitute diced fresh poblanos so that it is more of an authentic relleno? If so, should I cook them first?

  12. Cindy Romeis

    How much heat do the chilies add?

  13. Virginia

    5

    Loved the Chile Relleno Casserole. Thank you so much.

  14. Anthony Christy

    Can you please tell me how many this serves, please? Thanks a million!

    1. Chef in Training

      about 12

  15. Sharon

    1

    Too many ads cover up recipes...cannot read

    1. Chef in Training

      Sorry about the trouble. I am working on updating my recipes in a new format so its not so confusing. I just updated this one. For any other recipes you come across in the old format, the ad isn’t actually covering any ingredients up. It just pushes down the ingredient list but the first bullet point stays in its initial spot so it makes it look like it is. It is confusing which is why I am updating them to eliminate that. Sorry for that inconvenience. This updated format should fix the issue you were having. Please let me know if its not or if you have any other questions.