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Chili Relleno Casserole: Dutch Oven Outdoors or Bake Indoors

March 16, 2018 By Janet Bowman

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Melted, cheesy goodness along with a little smoky spice from the roasted peppers make this recipe for Chili Relleno Casserole the ultimate comfort food.

Easy Chili Relleno Casserole Recipe for outdoors and indoors

The need to kick it up!

Mid March and it’s still winter in much of Alaska.  (As in a bunch of snow on the ground and more coming down.)  Since we’ve been working on purchasing a house and preparing for a move, other than smoking or grilling meat almost every Sunday, outdoor cooking has been hibernating.

I finally couldn’t take it anymore, so we cleared all snow off the deck and broke out the “winter” Dutch oven pit.  Time to crank up the heat!  And by heat, I mean some Chili Relleno Casserole.

Roasted Chilli for Chili Relleno Casserole

Chili Relleno Casserole

This may be my all-time favorite casserole!  First, because it is so easy to make and in a Dutch oven outdoors, you’re a camping hero. Indoors, it’s just a dang good family dish.  Second, it tastes so much like an actual chili relleno, which is one of my Mexican food obsessions.

Peeled Roasted Chili
Wrapping chili for casserole

Another versatile aspect of this recipe is that you can use different chili peppers.  Select either fresh and fire roast them (directions here), or buy whole chilies in a can.

As far as the type of fresh chili pepper to use, we like Anaheim and Poblanos.  They are similar on the Scoville scale at about 2000-2500 units near the top of the “green section” with just a little heat…perfect for chili relleno casserole.  Another option is the Hatch chili pepper, but I have never been able to get my hands on any up here.

Making Chili Relleno Casserole
Chili Relleno Casserole before baking

Anaheim chili peppers are a lighter green color and sweeter.  Poblanos are dark green, shorter generally and much wider.  We used Anaheim this time because Fred Meyer had a bunch in stock.  (That’s how we roll in Alaska, use what you can get your hands on!)

Dutch Oven Chili Relleno Casserole

One note, before prepping this recipe if you are using fresh chili peppers, fire roast and take the skins off.  Then slit the chili up the side and remove the seeds and fibrous tissues.  Some of the canned chilies also may have a few seeds so you can clean them up a bit if needed.

Easy Chili Relleno Casserole perfect in a Dutch Oven on coals, or indoors in the oven.

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Chili Relleno Casserole: Dutch Oven Outdoors or Bake Indoors

Easy Chili Relleno Casserole Recipe for outdoors and indoors

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Cheesy, chili goodness in an easy to make outdoor or indoor recipe.

  • Author: Janet Bowman
  • Prep Time: 15-45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
  • Total Time: 60-95 minutes with pepper prep
  • Yield: 6-8 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Dutch Oven

Ingredients

  1. 12-15 whole green chilis (Anaheim, Poblano, Hatch) roasted, peeled and deseeded or 3-4 small cans or 1-2 large cans whole green chilis
  2. Monterey Jack cheese cut into strips approximately as wide as the the chili, and about 1/4 inch thick to place insider chili pepper.
  3. 2 cups shredded cheese your choice (cheddar, colby jack or our favorite Mexican blend from Costco).
  4. 3 eggs
  5. 1/4 c. flour
  6. 3/4 c. Milk
  7. Tabasco sauce: 3-5 drops or to taste
  8. 1/4 tsp. pepper
  9. 1/4 tsp. salt
  10. Desired toppings: suggestions are crema or sour cream, salsa, cilantro, avocado, queso fresco

Instructions

  • Beat eggs, then mix in flour, milk, Tabasco, pepper and salt.
  • Prep chili peppers (split down side, remove seeds and fibrous veins, rinse lightly, pat dry)
  • Place 1 strip of Monterey Jack cheese inside each pepper, then layer on bottom of buttered 12 inch Dutch oven, or 9 x 13 inch baking pan.  (Give them a little space to allow egg mixture to work it’s way through.)
  • Take one cup of shredded cheese and sprinkle over bottom layer.
  • Repeat process for second layer using remaining chilis and shredded cheese.
  • Pour egg mixture over the top.  (Note, it will not cover the top, but will swell during cooking to incorporate it.)
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes:  With Dutch oven, use ~25 coals total, 17 on top and 8 on bottom or 350 degree oven uncovered.
  • Dish will be golden brown on top and bubbling underneath when removed from oven.  Allow to rest for 5-10 minutes.
  • Serve is up garnished with your favorite toppings such as Mexican crema, sour cream, salsa, cilantro, avocado, and queso fresco and enjoy!

Notes

  • If you are adding >15 chilies or the peppers are extremely large, you may want to add an 1-2 more eggs, another 1/4 c. milk, and 3 tbsp. flour plus seasoning per preference.
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Comments

  1. Tadej

    March 22, 2018 at 11:53 pm

    Interesting dish Janet, will try to make it soon. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Janet Bowman

      March 23, 2018 at 9:52 am

      Thank you, I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  2. istiak ahmed

    October 6, 2018 at 10:31 pm

    hi Janet Bowman,
    how are you? I tried this recipe. and the taste was yummy…
    But I used 4 eggs and after finished my cook mixed sauce 🙂
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    ★★★★★

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    • Janet Bowman

      October 13, 2018 at 7:06 am

      I use 4 eggs frequently too as I often have more peppers than I thought I would. I’m glad you liked it.

      Reply

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