Authentic Mexican Chile Rellenos

Authentic Mexican Chile Rellenos
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    951

Savor the taste of tradition with these authentic chile rellenos! Plump Anaheim peppers, stuffed with creamy white cheese, are enveloped in a light, airy batter and fried to golden perfection. A true taste of Mexico that's sure to become a family favorite.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    17 g
  • Cholesterol
    102 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    13 g
  • Saturated Fat
    8 g
  • Sodium
    357 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    16 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 0 mins Gather all ingredients.

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Recipe View 0 mins Preheat the oven broiler; set the oven rack about 6 inches below the heat source. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

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Recipe View 25 mins Place peppers onto the prepared baking sheet and broil until skins are blackened and blistered, about 10 minutes. Use tongs to rotate peppers often to char all sides. Place blackened peppers into a bowl and tightly seal with plastic wrap. Allow peppers to steam as they cool, about 15 minutes.

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Recipe View 0 mins Remove skin from peppers, then cut a slit down the long side of each one to remove seeds and core.

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Recipe View 0 mins Rinse peppers inside and out and pat dry with paper towels. Stuff peppers with strips of cheese.

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Recipe View 0 mins Whisk egg yolks and baking powder in a bowl until combined.

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Recipe View 0 mins Beat egg whites with an electric mixer in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.

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Recipe View 0 mins Gently fold beaten whites into the yolk mixture. Place flour into a separate shallow bowl.

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Recipe View 10 mins Melt vegetable shortening in a skillet over medium heat. Roll each stuffed pepper in flour, tap off excess flour, and dip into the egg mixture to coat both sides. Gently lay coated peppers into the hot shortening. Fry peppers until lightly golden brown and cheese has melted, about 5 minutes per side.

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Recipe View 0 mins Serve and enjoy!

For a spicier kick, substitute poblano peppers for the Anaheim peppers.
Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the peppers to ensure a crispy coating.
Serve with your favorite salsa, rice, and beans for a complete Mexican feast.

Jocelyn Sporer

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 317 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Tyrell Little

    These were amazing! The batter was so light and fluffy. My family loved them!

  • Katelyn Schmidt

    A little time-consuming, but worth every minute! My husband said it was the best Mexican food I've ever made.

  • Elody Rutherford

    I've tried other chile relleno recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The cheese melted perfectly.

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