Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering experience of Cheesy Hatch Chile Rellenos, a delightful dish perfect for any occasion. These stuffed green chiles feature a crispy exterior and a gooey melted cheese center that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a satisfying main course, this recipe delivers irresistible flavors and textures that everyone will love. The vibrant combination of roasted hatch chiles and creamy cheese creates a rich taste that is enhanced by the accompanying fresh tomato sauce. Easy to prepare and versatile for serving, you’ll find these cheesy delights are sure to impress your family and friends.
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
- 5 medium tomatoes
- 1 small white onion
- 5 garlic cloves
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Broil the hatch chiles on a foil-lined baking sheet until skins are blistered.
- Place chiles in a ziplock bag to steam for easy peeling.
- Stuff cooled chiles with Oaxaca cheese and secure with toothpicks.
- Whip egg whites until stiff peaks form; gradually mix in yolks.
- Dredge each stuffed chile in flour, then dip in egg batter.
- Fry in vegetable oil at 350°F (175°C) until golden brown on all sides.
- Blend tomatoes, onion, garlic, and salt for the sauce; heat until simmering.
- Serve fried chiles hot with sauce drizzled over.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 180mg