Shelly's Recipe

LAZY CHILES RELLENOS

Category: Main Dishes

8 whole roasted, peeled, and seeded green chiles
1-1/2 cup Monterey jack cheese, grated
5 whole large eggs
2 cups whole milk
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Mix together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, paprika and cayenne.
Cut chilies in half and add a single layer of chilies on the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Top chilies with half the grated cheese. Repeat with another layer of chilies and another layer of cheese.

Pour egg mixture all over the top. Place into a larger baking dish or rimmed baking sheet. Pour in 1/2 inch of water and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until completely set. Cut into squares and serve with warm corn tortillas! Servings: 9