Ingredients
6 to 8 large poblano peppers (or 3 to 4 cans of whole green chilies, drained, seeded, and opened)
2 cups freshly shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese, divided
5 large eggs
1 1/2 cups whole milk (can substitute with 2%, though whole milk preferred)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
sour cream for serving
salsa for serving
fresh chopped cilantro or parsley for serving
Instructions
1- Transfer the roasted peppers to a plastic bag to steam and cool for about 10 minutes.
2- Once cooled, peel off the skins, cut off the stems, open and remove the seeds.
3- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly coat a 3-quart baking dish with nonstick spray.
4- Lay half of the roasted peppers in a single layer in the dish, then sprinkle 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese over them.
5- Repeat the layers with the remaining peppers and cheeses.
6- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, flour, baking powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
7- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layers.
8- Bake for 45 minutes or until puffed, golden, and fully set.
9- Let it stand for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
10- Serve with sour cream, salsa, and fresh cilantro or parsley if you like.
Last Step:
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๐ถ๏ธ Use fresh roasted poblano peppers for best flavor; canned green chilies are a good shortcut.
๐ฅ Roast peppers over stove flame, broiler, or grill and steam in a bag for easier peeling.
โ๏ธ Make ahead by roasting peppers 1-2 days before or assembling casserole up to 24 hours ahead; freeze leftovers up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting and Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Standard
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 271
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 328 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 161 mg
