Chili Rellenos
On June 06, 2006 in Different Dinner Project, Recipes
8 Anaheim chilies
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1 tablespoon powdered garlic
3 cups bread crumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
4 ounces Monterey jack cheese, sliced into 8 pieces
1/2 cup all purpose flour
salt and pepper
deep fryer
- Preheat grill to high.
- Rub chilies with vegetable oil and place on the grill. Char on all sides until skin is completely blackened and blistered.
- Allow chilies to cool, then carefully remove the skin. Cut off the stem of the chili and scoop out all of the seeds.
- Combine egg, oregano and garlic powder in a wide bowl.
- On two separate plates combine bread crumbs and parmesan cheese and flour seasoned with salt and pepper.
- Place a stick of cheese inside each chili.
- Dust each chili with flour, dip them into the egg mixture and then press into the bread crumbs.
- Deep fry the chilies until golden brown. Serve immediately.
Makes 8 servings


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