Chiles Rellenos Gratin

Chiles Rellenos Gratin


1. Preheat broiler (or gas grill).

2. I using broiler place chiles on a foil-lined baking sheet, broil 3 inches from heat 8 minutes or until blackened, turning after 4 minutes.

3. Place in zip-lock bag, seal.

4. Let stand for 15 minutes.

5. Peel and discard skins, cut a lengthwise slit in each chile, discarding seeds, leaving stems intact.

6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

7. Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat.

8. Add bell pepper, cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add corn, onions, nuts and garlic, cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

9. Remove from heat, stir in 3/4 cup cheese, cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon salt.

10. Place half of beans in a bowl and mash with a fork.

11. Add mashed beans and whole beans to the corn mixture.

12. Divide the bean mixture among the 4 chilis, folding sides of chile over filling.

13. Arrange stuffed chiles in casarole baking dish coated with cooking spray.

14. Set aside.

15. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat,add 1/3 teaspoon ground red pepper, cumin, and nutmeg and stir.

16. Cook 30 seconds stirring constantly.

17. Gradually add flour cook for 3 minutes stirring constantly.

18. Gradually add milk, stirring until blended. Adjust spices if necessary. Add 1/2 cup cheese and minced chipotle to cream sauce.

19. Increase heat to medium. Cook milk mixture until thick and cheese is melted. Remove from heat, stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt. Pour milk mixture over stuffed chiles.

20. Combine 1/4 cup cheese and breadcrumbs, sprinkle over milk mixture.

21. Bake 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until sauce is bubbly.

22. To brown the top broil for 1 minute or until golden brown.

23. Serve over a bed of crushed corn chips.

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