Cheesy Chile Casserole Recipes

CHEESY CHILE RELLENO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease an 8x11-inch baking dish. Set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, evaporated milk, cumin, salt and pepper. Set aside.
• In a baking dish, layer two corn tortillas to cover the bottom. Top with slices of poblano peppers and about 1 cup of each cheese. Repeat with two more layers. Top with any remaining pepper slices and two corn tortillas and cheeses.
• Slowly pour egg mixture over the top of everything.
• Bake in the oven for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with drained tomatoes and any remaining cheese. Return to the oven and bake an additional 30 minutes. The top should bubble and the bottom should be golden brown.
• Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

EASY CHILE RELLENO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x13 inch pan with nonstick spray.
• Open up the cans of whole chiles and drain completely. If they are not already open, slit one side of each chili with a knife and remove all the seeds from the center.
• Layer the chiles in the pan, covering the bottom. Use half the chiles, about 10 ounces.
• Top the chiles with 1/2 cup each of shredded cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack Cheese, and Pepper Jack cheese.
• Repeat. Layer the remaining chiles on top of the cheese, top with 1/2 cup each of the cheeses.
• Meanwhile in a large bowl or stand mixer, whisk together 8 eggs, 1 cup evaporated milk*, 2/3 cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt, and 3/4 teaspoon black pepper.
• Pour the egg mixture evenly over the cheese and chiles.**
• Bake at 350 for about 35-45 minutes. You will know it's done when the top is puffy, the edges are golden, and the center doesn't wobble more than the edges when you shake the pan.
• Let set for about 5 minutes and then serve!

CHEESY CHILE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 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 of the tomato sauce or salsa; bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with remaining sauce.

CHEESY CHILE RICE

Steps:

• Mix 2 cups cooked rice, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 cup chopped scallions, a 4-ounce can chopped green chiles (drained), 1 cup shredded cheddar, and salt and cayenne to taste. Butter a casserole dish and sprinkle with parmesan. Spread the rice mixture in the dish, sprinkle with more parmesan and dot with butter. Bake 20 minutes at 450 degrees.

CHILE CHEESE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat a rectangular 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Coarsely crush the chips by hand and spread half of them into the bottom of the baking dish.
• Whisk the egg whites, eggs, milk, ancho powder, and pepper in a large bowl until well combined. Stir in the chopped chiles, chopped cilantro, and 1/4 cup each of the Cheddar and pepper jack cheeses; pour into the pan. Sprinkle the remaining chips over the egg mixture. Bake until the casserole is set around the edges but a little loose in the center, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of each cheese and continue to bake until the cheeses are melted and the casserole is set in the center, about 10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. Serve with the salsa and, sour cream, if using. Garnish with whole cilantro leaves.

CHEESY CHILI DOG CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°.
• Cut three 1/2-inch diagonal slits into each hot dog.
• Cut cheese into 36 strips.
• Insert a cheese strip in each slit of hot dogs.
• In a ungreased 11-1/2 x 7 1/2 baking dish mix beans, tomato sauce and seasonings.
• Place the hot dogs over the bean mixture.
• Bake 20-25 minutes.
• (You may serve the hot dogs on buns with chili mixture spooned on top).

CHILI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large skillet over medium high heat, saute the beef and onion for 5 to 10 minutes, or until meat is browned and onion is tender; drain fat. Add the celery, chili, tomatoes, taco sauce and corn. Heat thoroughly, reduce heat to low and allow to simmer.
• Meanwhile, prepare the noodles according to package directions. When cooked, place them in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour the meat mixture over the noodles, stirring well. Top with the cheese.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes, or until cheese is completely melted and bubbly.

CREAMY CHEESY CHILI POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Layer sliced potatoes, chili, cubed cream cheese, cream of mushroom soup, and cheddar cheese in a greased casserole dish.
• Repeat layers (like lasagna).
• Bake covered in a 350 degree oven for 1 1/2 hours.
• Top with additional cheddar cheese and bake uncovered for 10 minutes.
• Allow casserole to set for 20 minutes and serve.

CHEESY CHILI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook rice as directed on package, using 2 1/2 cups water.
• In 12-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in onion, bell pepper, garlic, 1/2 cup water, the tomatoes and beans; cook about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion and bell pepper are tender. Stir in cheese product until melted. Stir in chili powder, cumin and salt. Cook 3 minutes longer.
• Just before serving, gently stir in cooked rice and cilantro. Garnish with additional chopped cilantro, if desired. Serve warm with tortilla chips.

CHEESY CHILI HOT DOG CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425ºF.
• Spread chili onto bottom of 8-inch square baking dish.
• Place 1 wiener on each tortilla; roll up. Place, seam sides down, over chili. Sprinkle with cheese; cover.
• Bake 25 min. or until wieners are heated through and cheese is melted.