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Chilies Rellenos

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This Mexican main features Peanut oil, Chili pepper (4-oz, Cheddar cheese, Eggs, separated. 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: 4
Calories: 3807.9
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This Mexican main features Peanut oil, Chili pepper (4-oz, Cheddar cheese, Eggs, separated. 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
  • 6 cup Peanut oil
  • 1 can Chili pepper (4-oz)
  • 1/2 pound Cheddar cheese
  • 2 ea Eggs, separated
  • 1 tablespoon Flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 cup Flour, for dredging
Directions
  1. 1
    Pour oil in electric deep fryer.
  2. 2
    Preheat at 425 deg for 25 minutes.
  3. 3
    Meanwhile, drain green chili peppers Discard seeds and cut into 12 strips.
  4. 4
    Cut cheese into 12 cubes.
  5. 5
    Wrap a chili strip around each cube of cheese; dredge each in flour; Set aside.
  6. 6
    Beat egg whites to a soft peak.
  7. 7
    Beat together egg yolks, flour and salt until mixture is smooth; fold in beaten whites.
  8. 8
    Coat each cube with egg mixture, drop in hot oil.Fry till golden brown.
  9. 9
    Spoon hot oil over chilies while frying to brown tops.
  10. 10
    Remove.
  11. 11
    Drain.
  12. 12
    Serve on warm platter topped with red chili sauce or try rellenos sauce

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 3807.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 387.7g597%
Saturated Fat 79.0g395%
Cholesterol 241.5mg81%
Sodium 1653.5mg69%
Total Carbohydrate 79.5g27%
Dietary Fiber 25.5g102%
Sugars 3.6g
Protein 36.6g74%

* 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: 4oz, cheddar, cheese, chili, chilies, dredging, eggs, flour, frying, main, mexican, oil, peanut, pepper, rellenos, salt, separated, title, vegetarian
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