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Chile Rellenos

Written by Your Holiday Inspiration Guru | Sep 25, 2024 4:49:10 PM

 

6 fresh Anaheim Peppers

1 package of queso Asadero cut into ¾ inch strips

2 large eggs separated

1 teaspoon baking powder

¾ cup flour

1 cup of vegetable shortening- for frying



Preheat the oven broiler or use your comal and heat your peppers until they are charred and blistered on the outside. Place in a plastic bag while hot and set aside. This makes for easier cleaning. (15 minutes)

 

While the peppers are cooling peppers whisk egg yolks and baking powder in a bowl until combined 

 

Remove skin from peppers and cut a thin slit down the side removing seeds and core.

Rinse off peppers inside and out pat dry and stuff with your strips of  Asadero cheese

 

Beat egg whites in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold in whites into the yolk mixture

With flour in a shallow bowl 

 

Heat pan with oil- begin rolling stuffed pepper in flour and dip into the egg mixture . Be sure to coat both sides of the pepper. Place in a frying pan turning until fully golden.