Chile Rellenos Pie

Chile Rellenos without all the mess, but all the flavor. Good for company! Excellent for a buffet table! Variations include adding small chopped cooked shrimp or chopped cooked crab to the filling for an excellent brunch dish. Monterey jack cheese may be used instead of Mexican-style cheese.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 289 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup milk
• 4 eggs
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 dashes jalapeno sauce
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
• 1 tomatillo, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Beat the eggs. Combine with milk, cilantro, bell pepper, spices, cheese, chiles, and tomatillo. Pour filling into the pie shell.

Step 2

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 to 50 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool to room temperature. Garnish each individual piece of pie with a dollop of sour cream and drizzle with your favorite salsa!