*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Chile Relleno Casserole

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Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Casseroles                       Mexican

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        -----CHILE RELLENOS-----
  20       oz           Whole green chiles
   1       lg           Onion
   1       tb           Cumin
                        Salt to taste
   8       oz           Sharp cheddar -- grated
  13       oz           Can evaporated milk
  13       oz           Can tomato sauce
   1       lb           Lean ground beef
   2       cl           Garlic -- minced
   3       tb           Chile powder
   8       oz           Monterey jack -- grated
   4                    Eggs -- beaten
   1       tb           All purpose flour
                        -----TOPPINGS-----
   1       c            Sour cream
   1       c            Pecans -- chopped (optional)
   1       c            Raisins (optional)

  Rinse chiles, open flat and remove seeds. Drain on paper towels.
  Brown meat with onion and garlic. Drain. Add 1 ts cumin, 1 1/2 tb
  chili powder and salt. Stir. In a greased 9x13" pan, layer chiles,
  beef and additional chiles. Combine cheeses and sprinkle over
  chiles. Beat together eggs, milk and flour. Pour over cheese
  mixture. To the tomato sauce add 2 ts cumin and 1 1/2 tb chili
  powder. Pour over all. Bake 30-45 minutes at 350 F. (Note: If
  preparing ahead of time, do not cover with tomato sauce until time
  to bake.)  Serve toppings in separate bowls and let guests help
  themselves.
 


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