Rellenos

Bite Size

Casserole

Chile

Classic

Denver

Shrimp

Tuna
Chile Rellenos Stuffed Green Chile ~ The Spanish word 'relleno' means
stuffed.  This is not the original, but can be enjoyed.

2 (7 oz) can whole chiles (rinse and pat dry with paper towel)
12 oz  Mexican cheese (Queso Ranchero) cut in1/3 in. slices
3 eggs separated
oil for frying
1 garlic clove
1small bay leaf
1 (19 oz) can of enchilada sauce.
flour for coating

1 Stuff chile with cheese. Use tooth picks keep together.

2. Whip egg whites until stiff, then  add the yolks and whip some more.

3. Dip the chile one by one in the eggs and flour; fry in oil using a non-
stick frying pan set to medium heat until golden brown.

4. Let chile drain oil on paper towels.  In a pan with 1 tbsp oil toast garlic
and bay leaf (don’t burn), then add the enchilada sauce, simmer, then
add salt to taste; add the stuffed chile (relleno).
5. Leave for 5-7 minutes in low  heat.

6. Remove bay leaf and  garlic. Serve hot with beans, rice and tortillas.

4 to 5 servings.