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Chiles Rellenos Casserole
1/2 lb. ground chicken
1 cup chopped onion
1 3/4 tsp. ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
16 oz. fat free refried beans
2 (8 oz.) whole green chiles drained cut lengthwise into quarters
4 oz. pre shredded Colby Jack cheese (1 cup)
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed and drained
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/3 cups skim milk
1/8 tsp. hot sauce
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 egg whites

Cook chicken and onion in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat until browned, stirring to crumble.

Combine chicken mixture, cumin, and next 5 ingredients in a bowl. Stir well, and set aside.

Arrange half of green chile strips in an 11 x 7 inch baking dish; top with half of cheese. Spoon mounds of bean mixture onto cheese, and spread gently, leaving a 1/4 inch border around edge of dish; top with corn. Arrange remaining chile strips over corn; top with remaining cheese. Set aside.

Combine flour and salt in a bowl; gradually add milk and hot sauce, stirring with a wire whisk until blended. Stir in eggs and egg whites; pour over casserole.

Bake at 350 degrees F. for 1 hour and 5 minutes or until set; let stand 5 minutes.

Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 [3 1/2-inch] square).

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