Cheesy Chile Casserole

Name: Cheesy Chile Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 can (7 ounces) whole green chiles, rinsed and seeded; 2 large Eggland's Best eggs; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce or 1 cup fresh salsa, drained, divided

A short list of ingredients packs full flavor in this easy-to-assemble casserole. Serve it as the star of your next southwestern meal. —Phyllis Bidwell, Las Vegas, Nevada

Ingredients

2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (7 ounces) whole green chiles, rinsed and seeded
2 large Eggland's Best eggs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce or 1 cup fresh salsa, drained, divided

Directions

In a large bowl, combine cheeses. In a greased 2-quart baking dish, layer cheese and chiles. Whisk the eggs, flour and milk; pour over cheese mixture.
Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Top with half the tomato sauce or salsa; bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 304 calories, 21g fat (14g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol, 538mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 18g protein.

Originally published as Cheesy Chili Casserole in Reminisce January/February 1992

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slocook805

Apr 29, 2019

True there is no chili in it but there are chiles in it. This casserole is a chile casserole, not a bow of chili. That's why no beans or meat. It's all about the wonderful flavor of green chiles, not chili.
PrplMonky5

Jan 20, 2017

I cut this recipe in half for just my husband and I. I added in shredded pork that I had leftover and some black beans. Instead of putting the "drained" salsa on top, I used some leftover diced tomatoes, then added salsa verde on top after it was done cooking. The middle of this was still fairly gooey, so I wound up putting aluminum foil on it and baking it longer. I served it with some tortilla chips. We thought it was really good, and may even benefit from having some corn thrown in. This definitely seems more like an appetizer though, not a dinner.
Hot Dodge

May 5, 2013

This recipe sounded good, but after reading some of the other reviews; I thought I'd doctor it up a bit. I added shredded steak and a can of black beans, and served it on tortillas with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. I would make this again and I think by substituting hamburger for the steak this would make a really good dip with chips, like for a party or something.
krhoades75

May 3, 2013

I think this dish is supposed to be more like a quiche. And the chili refers to the green chili peppers not chili as we think of it with hamburger and beans. This is a Mexican inspired casserole.
kathed5

May 2, 2013

I took the suggestions of previous reviewers, added ground beef, a can of black beans and half a packet of taco seasoning mixed together as the first layer. My family LOVED this!! Nothing leftover. This was delicious. Thank you!
Mr. Maxx

Apr 29, 2013

Add re-fried beans or even black beans. GO WILD!!!!
Mr. Maxx

Apr 29, 2013

I would use Sirloin, Pork, Chicken or even hamburger. This recipe almost sounds like a dip for a party but with the flour and eggs that would be to heavy for a dip. This dish would also be great buy adding your choice of meat with tortillas layered or shredded through out the Casserole.Try it!!!!
JOANNE COFFMAN

Apr 29, 2013

WHERE ARE THE BEANS ??
robingd64

Apr 29, 2013

The name of the recipe is misleading. They should have called it "Cheesy CHILE Casserole;" there is no CHILI in it.
ashleyOHiO

Oct 5, 2011

This was pretty good. I added a pound of ground beef to make it more of a main dish, but the initial 30 minutes in the oven burned the top layer so I'd suggest starting with 20.