Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Cheesy Hatch Chile Rellenos, a delightful dish perfect for any occasion. This recipe features roasted hatch green chiles generously stuffed with melty cheese and coated in a crispy batter, making it an irresistible treat for gatherings or cozy dinners at home. The combination of textures and rich flavors ensures that every bite is a sensation to savor. Serve them hot with your favorite sauces for an extra kick, and watch your family and friends come back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 hatch green chiles
- 8 to 10 oz Oaxaca cheese (or similar melting cheese)
- 6 large eggs, separated
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 5 medium tomatoes
- 1 small white onion
- 5 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Roast the hatch chiles on a baking sheet under the broiler until skins are blistered, about 10 minutes total. Place in a ziplock bag to steam.
- Peel the cooled chiles, cut a slit to remove seeds, and stuff each with cheese.
- Separate egg whites and yolks; beat whites until stiff peaks form, then fold in yolks.
- Mix flour with salt and garlic powder in a shallow dish.
- Heat oil in a deep pan; dredge stuffed chiles in flour, dip in batter, and fry until golden brown on all sides.
- Blend tomatoes, onion, garlic, and cilantro; heat in saucepan.
- Serve hot with sauce over the top.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed chiles (about 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, roast the tomatoes and onion before blending. Customize by adding jalapeños for extra spice or substitute different melting cheeses.