Shannons Lower Fat Chile Relleno Recipes

LOWER FAT CHILES (CHILES) RELLENOS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Spray a large deep dish pie pan, or a deep square baking pan with Pam.
• In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup cheese, milk, egg, tortillas, chilies, salsa and salt.
• Mix well and pour into pan.
• Bake at 375 about 30 minutes until set.
• Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese and cilantro over top and bake another couple of minutes until cheese is melted.
• Serve with a dollop of sour cream.

LOW FAT ITALIAN CHILI RELLENOS WRAP

Steps:

• Heat up your roasted red peppers if they are not hot from the oven.
• Spread the cheese only on a quarter of the wrap so it's thick.
• Add your red peppers and roll up!
• enjoy!

LOW-FAT EASY CHEESY CHILE RELLENO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350°F Lightly spray a 1 1/2-quart casserole with no-stick spray and set aside.
• 2. Wear disposable gloves to do this so you don't accidentally get burned by the hot pepper juice: Slit the chili peppers in half lengthwise. Remove and discard seeds. Rinse and drain peppers on paper towels.
• 3. In a medium bowl, beat together the milk, egg whites, and flour until smooth; set aside.
• 4. In another bowl, combine the Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses. Set 1/2 cup of this cheese mixture aside for the topping.
• 5. To assemble the casserole, layer half each of the chili peppers, the cheese mixture, and egg mixture. Repeat layers with remaining chili peppers, cheese mixture, and egg mixture.
• 6. Pour the tomato sauce over the top, then bake 30 minutes. Sprinkle with reserved 1/2 cup cheese mixture and bake about 20 minutes more or until knife inserted near top comes out clean.