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    Home » Recipes » Chili Relleno Frittata

    Chili Relleno Frittata

    Published: Oct 21, 2013 · Modified: May 30, 2022 by Linda Baker · This post may contain affiliate links

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    A great combination of egg, cheese, chilies, and a crispy corn tortilla crust make this easy Chili Relleno Frittata a keeper

    Chili Relleno Frittata being cut and served.
    A pan of simply delicious Chili Relleno Frittata

    The making of Chili Relleno Frittata

    Eggs. It's what's for breakfast.

    Well, here right now it is as our chickens are giving us four a day, and we are only two people. But neither my husband nor I are fond of hard-boiled eggs, egg salad, or even for the most part, regular fried or scrambled. And we don't eat many desserts, cookies, cakes or other baked goods...so what do you do with all these eggs other than give them away?

    You come up with creative ways to use eggs. You make quiches, frittatas, omelets of many flavors, and Huevos Rancheros. That's what.

    Chili Relleno Frittata

    Borrowing from the flavors and technique used in the world-famous 1960's Chili Relleno Casserole that showed up at probably every pot-luck across America, and the idea behind one of our family favorites Catastrophe, I came up with this Chili Relleno Frittata.

    "Using fried tortilla pieces for the crust gives this frittata a nice flavor and crunch factor"

    What is a Frittata?

    A frittata is simply an open-faced omelet. Generally, you cook eggs and vegetables in a sauté pan on top of the stove until they are just set, then stick it under the broiler to brown up. Once the eggs were added to this frittata I cooked it more like the Chili Relleno Casserole than a frittata because of the cheese. I thought baking it would be better in getting it to set up. It was.

    chili rellano frittata

    Using the fried tortilla pieces as a "crust" worked really nicely too. We really enjoyed the flavor and crunch they provided.

    Putting it together is a cinch

    Putting this together is really easy. You could use a non-stick pan if you want, but I find a properly heated stainless skillet works just as well, and then I don't have to worry about which utensils I'm using, and heck, I can cut it right in the pan! All you have to do is sauté some torn corn tortillas in some butter and oil until they are crispy, add some lightly caramelized onions, open a small can of whole roasted chilies, such as Ortega, or roast your own, mix the eggs with cheese and a dab of cream, pour over the top, pop in the oven until set and then broil until browned. Serve. See. Easy.

    Next time I think I might put a little ranchera sauce on the top, a few slices of avocado, and perhaps a dollop of sour cream. Yep, definitely going to be the next time.

    Chili Relleno Frittata being cut and served.

    Chili Relleno Frittata

    LindySez
    A great combination of egg, cheese, chilies, and a crispy corn tortilla crust make this easy Chili Relleno Frittata a keeper.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Egg Dishes
    Cuisine LindySez Fusion
    Servings 4
    Calories 332 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    • 5 eggs
    • ¼ cup cream or milk
    • ½ - ¾ cup grated cheddar cheese
    • ½ - ¾ cup grated jack cheese
    • 4 6-inch corn tortillas torn
    • 2 teaspoons neutral vegetable oil divided
    • 2 teaspoons butter divided
    • ½ cup finely diced yellow onion
    • 1 7-ounce can whole green chilies, halved and patted dry
    • Salt and freshly ground pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Heat the oven to 375°F. 
    • In a large bowl beat the eggs with the cream or milk, stir in the cheese. Season with salt and pepper set aside.
    • In a small sauté pan heat one teaspoon oil and butter together over medium heat. Add the onions; cook and stir until lightly browned. 
    • While the onions cook, heat the remaining oil and butter together in a medium oven-proof sauté pan; add the tortilla pieces, cook, set aside, until lightly browned and crisp. 
    • Add the browned onions to the tortillas and spread evenly over the bottom of the sauté pan, layer the chilies over the top then slowly pour the egg/cheese mixture over the top. Let cook on the stove-top for about 3 minutes, then place in the oven. Bake until set, about 10 - 15 minutes. Once the eggs are set, turn on the broiler and broil until nicely browned on the top. Remove from the oven and allow to sit for about 5 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 332kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 17gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 304mgSodium: 859mgFiber: 2g
    Keyword Chile, frittata, Mexican style frittata
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    Comments

    1. Vidya Sury says

      January 22, 2014 at 9:36 pm

      The very sight of this dish is sending my taste senses into overdrive. So inviting Lindy! Looks fabulous! 😀

      Reply
      • LindySez says

        January 23, 2014 at 12:19 pm

        Thank you. Do you use these types of chilies in India?

        Reply
    2. Cher says

      January 22, 2014 at 3:42 pm

      Linda, where do you come up with such wonderful recipes?? You are a genius!!

      Reply
      • LindySez says

        January 22, 2014 at 6:02 pm

        Genius and insanity are often compared...and I'm not insane so Thank you...or maybe I'm a little insane in a good way... ~ Cheers Lindy

        Reply
    3. Elle says

      January 22, 2014 at 9:25 am

      I always read through your recipes with my tongue hanging out Linda. I want to come to your house for dinner please!!!

      Reply
      • LindySez says

        January 22, 2014 at 9:48 am

        Anytime you are in the area Elle, I would be pleased to cook for you.

        Reply

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