Baked Chile Relleno Casserole

This recipe has its roots as a crock pot recipe, but I was in a hurry. Leave out the seasoned hamburger meat for a vegetarian pleaser.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1 (22 ounce) can whole green chilies
• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 2  cups cheddar cheese
• 2  cups monterey jack cheese
• 1⁄4 cup  taco seasoning
• 2  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 5  eggs
• 1  cup evaporated milk
• 1⁄2 cup water

Directions

1. Brown hamburger meat with chopped garlic. When brown, add taco seasoning and water. Drain and set aside.
2. Spray 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray.
3. Tear chile peppers open and line bottom of casserole. Layer all hamburger meat and 2/3 cheese on top of chiles.
4. Top with another layer of chiles and top with remaining cheese.
5. Combine eggs, flour and milk. Pour over chile mixture.
6. Cover with foil and bake at 325F for 45 minutes.
7. Remove foil and allow to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.