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foxl
10-26-2009, 10:37 AM
I do not remember the author of this recipe, but it showed up in 500 (more!) low-carb recipes by Dana Carpender. Easy and RICH.

3 fresh chilis (NM Hatch type, your choice of heat!)
8 oz salsa (GOOD stuff, again your choice; watch carbs)
8 oz shredded sharp cheddar
8 oz shredded jack
5 eggs beaten with 1 cup of cream

Preheat oven to 350.

Hard part: Fire-roast, peel and chop the chilis about 1/2 to 3/4".

Easy part: into a 9 x 13 pan, layer:
Chilis, cheddar, salsa, jack, chilis.
Pour egg and cream mixture over all and bake 1 hr at 350 or until done.
plattb1
10-26-2009, 10:50 AM
Sounds yummy, Linda, I am going to try it!

I have the last homegrown jalapenos & cayennes of the season in my kitchen right now. I do not have the typical green chiles, but I can sub these.

This sounds like it would be great for breakfast, brunch, or any time of day, including a late night supper.
foxl
10-26-2009, 11:14 AM
It never budged my blood sugar, and I ate 2 of the ten servings this makes!
fgummett
10-26-2009, 11:18 AM
Chilis... they're not just for breakfast anymore :heeeellll

I'm a big fan of the hot stuff :top:
foxl
10-26-2009, 11:20 AM
Chilis... they're not just for breakfast anymore :heeeellll

I'm a big fan of the hot stuff :top:

Fix them sinuses right up in the morning! :D

An' about as MANLY as anything I would come close to calling a quiche gets, too!
inkvisitor
10-26-2009, 11:23 AM
Yum! Will have to try it soon!
sumi
10-26-2009, 05:48 PM
sounds great...unfortunately, I think you misplaced the decimal in the number of servings.
foxl
10-27-2009, 07:27 AM
sounds great...unfortunately, I think you misplaced the decimal in the number of servings.

Well the recipe I had called for 10 servings at 4 g apiece so ... you almost COULD eat the entire thing!

OH BTW it also cautions THIN layers work best, so do not try to do it in a smaller pan!
Mich
10-27-2009, 07:51 AM
Linda, we call this Chili Relleno casserole, but your name is much much better!

This is truly a low carb staple and can be doctored up a bunch of ways. We like it when the weather turns cold. Thanks for the memory jog. We'll be havin' some soon.

Mich
foxl
10-27-2009, 08:01 AM
Linda, we call this Chili Relleno casserole, but your name is much much better!

This is truly a low carb staple and can be doctored up a bunch of ways. We like it when the weather turns cold. Thanks for the memory jog. We'll be havin' some soon.

Mich

Yes, that is what the book called it, too, come to think of it! Chilis rellenos are so different I have trouble thinking of it like that though!
sumi
10-27-2009, 06:59 PM
I feel I really SHOULD have this tomorrow, just to get in the mood for Mexico next week
Granny Shanny
10-27-2009, 08:38 PM
Linda, we call this Chili Relleno casserole, but your name is much much better!

This is truly a low carb staple and can be doctored up a bunch of ways. We like it when the weather turns cold. Thanks for the memory jog. We'll be havin' some soon.

Mich

That's it! I KNEW I have this recipe, but couldn't remember its name! We'll definitely be having it soon! Thanks for the reminder!

There's another one too, that has a coupla spoonfuls of flour added to thicken it a little, so it can be cut in squares like candy . . . it's called Mexican Fudge (http://www.recipecircus.com/recipes/Shanny/Appetizers-and-Snacks/Mexican_Fudge.html)
foxl
10-28-2009, 07:32 AM
That's it! I KNEW I have this recipe, but couldn't remember its name! We'll definitely be having it soon! Thanks for the reminder!

There's another one too, that has a coupla spoonfuls of flour added to thicken it a little, so it can be cut in squares like candy . . . it's called Mexican Fudge (http://www.recipecircus.com/recipes/Shanny/Appetizers-and-Snacks/Mexican_Fudge.html)

Saw that in my online travels, and also one you make in muffin tins -- and flourless -- for individual portions as a canape. AND one made with cottage cheese and jack, instead of the cheddare and jack. Enough variations, for everyone!
Granny Shanny
11-11-2009, 01:13 PM
This just came outta the oven & it's stupendous! I checked my old relleno casserole recipe to find that it called for 1/2 cup flour & only two eggs, so this one is definitely the low carb winner.

Didn't have jack cheese, but mozzarella worked fine. Used half green chiles & half jalapeņos . . . it's just nice & warm for me, but might be pushing the "hot" envelope for DH.

I think I'll bake a big batch of this when we get to my dad's for Thanksgiving weekend. What an easy recipe for a big crowd.
foxl
11-11-2009, 01:18 PM
YES! You could even add bulk sausage ... (I would use the fake stuff).

It is good -- I also have seen several using cottage cheese!