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Chili Relleno (Tofu) Casserole

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This Mexican main features Green Chilis (can) whole, Firm tofu, Jack cheese, grated, Sharp cheddar. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8
Calories: 1244.0
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This Mexican main features Green Chilis (can) whole, Firm tofu, Jack cheese, grated, Sharp cheddar. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 7 ounce Green Chilis (can) whole
  • 14 1/4 ounce Firm tofu
  • 3/4 pound Jack cheese, grated
  • 3/4 pound Sharp cheddar, grated
  • 7 ounce Green chilis (can) diced
  • 6 Eggs
  • 12 ounce Evaporated milk
  • 1 cup Salsa
Directions
  1. 1
    Split whole chilis lengthwise.
  2. 2
    Remove seeds and lay flat in bottom of a 13x9 baking dish.
  3. 3
    Place tofu on paper towel and gently squeeze out excess moisture.
  4. 4
    Crumble and blend half the tofu with jack cheese.
  5. 5
    Blend remaining half with sharp cheese.
  6. 6
    Pot chilis with a layer of Jack-mix followed by a layerr of Sharp-mix.
  7. 7
    add a layer of diced green chilis.
  8. 8
    Repeat layers until cheese and chilis ar gone.
  9. 9
    Beat eggs with milk.
  10. 10
    Pour overr casserole.
  11. 11
    Spread top of casserole with salsa.
  12. 12
    Bake at 350 oven for 45 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1244.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 88.3g136%
Saturated Fat 51.7g259%
Cholesterol 511.4mg171%
Sodium 1491.5mg63%
Total Carbohydrate 57.9g20%
Dietary Fiber 7.9g32%
Sugars 46.6g
Protein 62.6g126%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: baking, blending, casserole, cheddar, cheese, chili, chilis, diced, eggs, evaporated, firm, grated, green, jack, main, mexican, milk, relleno, salsa, sharp
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