Lazy Chiles Rellenos

Submitted by worldmom12

"Pioneer Woman's chiles rellenos casserole. I doubled the cheese from the original recipe. :)"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 1 casserole
• Serves: 9

ingredients

• 1 (27 ounce) can green chilies, whole
• 3 cups monterey jack cheese, Grated
• 5 large eggs
• 2 cups whole milk
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Mix together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, paprika and cayenne.
3. Cut chilies in half and add a single layer of chilies on the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
4. Top chilies with half the grated cheese.
5. Repeat with another layer of chilies and another layer of cheese.
6. Pour egg mixture all over the top.
7. Place into a larger baking dish or rimmed baking sheet. Pour in 1/2 inch of water and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until completely set.
8. Cut into squares and serve with warm corn tortillas!