Chiles Rellenos

Delicious chiles rellenos are stuffed with Cheddar cheese, dipped in a simple batter, then fried in canola oil until crispy and golden brown.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 741 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• 12 Anaheim chile peppers, charred and peeled
• 1 pound Cheddar cheese, cut into strips
• oil for fryin

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Remove seeds and membranes from chile peppers. Stuff each pepper with a strip of Cheddar.

Step 2

Mix milk, 1 cup flour, egg, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon canola oil together in a small bowl until well combined. Place remaining 1/2 cup flour on a shallow plate.

Step 3

Pour 1 inch oil into a heavy frying pan. Heat over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Roll each pepper in flour, then dip in batter. Fry in batches until lightly browned on both sides.