Description
🌶️ Experience the authentic flavors of baked chile rellenos for a healthier twist on a classic Mexican dish.
🧀 This recipe combines the richness of melted cheese with the smoky poblano peppers and vibrant tomato salsa for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
3 to 4 large poblano peppers
3 cups shredded cheese (a mix of queso fresco, sharp cheddar, and mozzarella recommended)
1 can (14.5 ounces) crushed or diced tomatoes
Half a medium onion, diced
1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
1/4 cup vegetable broth (or chicken broth if not vegetarian)
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 to 4 sprigs green onions, chopped
Avocado
Sour cream
Instructions
1- Alright, let’s dive into the fun part actually making this delicious dish! I remember my first time roasting those peppers and how the aroma filled the kitchen, making everyone curious. Start by rinsing the poblano peppers and placing them on a foil-lined baking sheet, then broil on high on the highest oven rack for 15 minutes, turning every 5 minutes to char them evenly.
2- Once they’re roasted, transfer the peppers to a sealable plastic bag for 10 minutes to steam, which makes peeling a breeze. While they steam, preheat your oven to 375°F and get started on the salsa by combining all the salsa ingredients in a saucepan that’s the crushed or diced tomatoes, diced onion, diced green chilies, broth, and minced garlic. Bring it to a boil, then remove from heat and pulse it in a food processor about 10 times for a chunky texture.
3- Spread two-thirds of the salsa in the bottom of an oven-safe pan or cast iron skillet. Now, take the peppers out of the bag, slit the side, remove the seeds and stem, and carefully peel off the skin. Stuff each pepper generously with the shredded cheese, roll the sides, and place them open-side down in the sauce don’t worry if they break a little, it still turns out great.
4-Cooking and Serving Steps:
- Cover the peppers with the remaining salsa and sprinkle more shredded cheese on top.
- Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot, topped with chopped green onions, avocado slices, and sour cream for a fresh finish.
Notes
🔥 This baked version avoids frying and egg batter for a healthier alternative.
🌶️ Poblano peppers are preferred for size and mild heat; Anaheim or Hatch peppers can be used for more spice.
🧀 Use cheese mixes that melt well such as queso fresco, sharp cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper with salsa and garnishes
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 5.3 g
- Sodium: 977 mg
- Fat: 24.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 14.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18.9 g
- Fiber: 6.4 g
- Protein: 35.6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Baked, Chile, Rellenos, Authentic
