CHILI RELLENO BAKE 
1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. chorizo or pork sausage
1 c. chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (4 oz.) cans whole green chilies, drained and seeded
2 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
4 eggs
1/4 c. all purpose flour
1 1/2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
Tabasco sauce to taste

In a large skillet, crumble together the beef and chorizo or sausage. Cook over medium heat, stirring until meat is browned. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is lump. Drain off fat. Line a 9 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish with half of the chilies; top with 1 1/2 cups of the cheese.

Add the meat mixture and top with remaining chilies; set aside. Beat together eggs and flour until smooth; add milk, salt, and Tabasco. Blend well. Pour the egg mixture over the casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes or until knife inserted off center comes out clean. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

 

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