Chile Rellenos Casserole: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
Delight in a comforting, easy-to-make Chile Rellenos Casserole featuring turkey bacon for a leaner twist on a classic dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large poblano peppers
- 1 pound turkey bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roast the poblano peppers until charred, then peel and chop.
- Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy, then crumble.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Layer the roasted peppers and crumbled bacon in a greased baking dish.
- Pour the egg mixture over the layers, then top with the cheeses.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until set and golden on top.
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle some fresh cilantro on top before serving.
- Can be served with salsa or avocado slices for a fresh touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Chile Rellenos, Casserole, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food