Delicious Authentic Chile Relleno

This authentic chile relleno recipe is a traditional Mexican dish of flavorful chiles stuffed with cheese, dipped in a fluffy egg batter and fried until golden brown! This Mexican dish is fun to make and better than any restaurant version you’ll ever try!

Delicious Authentic Chile Relleno

Delicious Authentic Chile Relleno

Delicious Authentic Chile Relleno

This authentic chile relleno recipe is a traditional Mexican dish of flavorful chiles stuffed with cheese, dipped in a fluffy egg batter and fried until golden brown! This Mexican dish is fun to make and better than any restaurant version you’ll ever try!

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

For the chile rellenos:

  • 6 large poblano peppers
  • 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cut into long strips/sticks (or shredded cheese)
  • 4 cups oil, for frying
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt

For the salsa roja:

  • 6 roma tomatoes, quartered
  • 1/2 small onion, halved (yellow or white)
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 jalapeno, stem and seeds removed (optional)
  • 5 sprigs cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions

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