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Chiles Rellenos
Chiles Rellenos are a Mexican classic, featuring cheese-stuffed peppers that are battered and fried to golden perfection. They are a bit of a labor of love but are well worth the effort for special occasions.
Ready in 60 minutes · serves 4 · 500 calories per serving · mexican cuisine.
60
min total
4
servings
500
cal / serving
Ingredients
- 4 piecespoblano peppers
- 2 cupsMonterey Jack cheese
- 3 largeeggs
- 1 cupall-purpose flour
- for fryingvegetable oil
- to tastesalt
Instructions
- 01
Roast poblanos over an open flame until charred, then remove skins, seeds, and stems.
- 02
Stuff peppers with cheese and secure openings with toothpicks.
- 03
Prepare a batter by whisking egg whites until stiff, then fold in egg yolks and flour before carefully coating each pepper.
- 04
Heat oil in a skillet and fry peppers until golden brown on each side.
- 05
Serve topped with tomato sauce or salsa.
