Green Chili Luncheon Bake Recipes

GREEN CHILE EGG CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
• Mix the cheeses and then sprinkle 1 cup of the cheese (about 2/3) in the bottom of a casserole dish. Then dollop the green chiles evenly over the cheese.
• Place the flour in the bottom of a bowl and use a whisk to slowly mix in a little of the milk to make a paste, then continue to pour the milk in while whisking until it is all smoothly combined. Then add the eggs into the milk, season with salt and pepper, and use the whisk to combine well. Pour the mixture into the casserole dish over the cheese and chiles.
• Top the casserole with remaining cheese and then bake on the middle rack of the oven for 25-35 minutes or until eggs are set in the middle.
• Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes then serve hot. Enjoy!

GREEN CHILI RICE BAKE

Steps:

• Bring the water to a boil, stir in the salt and rice, then cover and reduce heat to simmer.
• Cook until rice is just tender, about 20 minutes.
• Melt the butter in a skillet and saute the onion until golden.
• Stir in the chilies, salt, cumin, half& half, cheese, sour cream and cooked rice.
• Spoon into a lightly greased 1 1/2 quart (minimum) casserole- (slightly larger is better.) Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes, until bubbly.

MEXICAN-STYLE GREEN CHILE CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• In a medium heavy pot or saucepan, heat 2-3 tablespoons butter over medium heat; add in chopped onion, garlic and jalapeno pepper, saute for about 3-4 minutes.
• Add in the chicken broth, green chiles, cumin and chicken soup, season with salt and pepper; bring to a boil and simmer for about 3 minutes or until heated through and combined; remove from heat.
• Spread about 1 cup of the soup mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
• Arrange 5-6 tortillas over the soup mixture, then top with about 1 cup chicken, then about 1/2 cup shredded cheese (or to taste).
• Repeat the layers (ENDING with the cheese).
• Spread the remaining soup mixture over the cheese.
• Bake uncovered for about 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

GREEN CHILE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Tear 6 of the tortillas into bite-size pieces; spread in bottom of baking dish.
• Layer 1 can of the green chiles and half of the Monterey Jack cheese over tortillas. Sprinkle with jalapeño chili if desired. Repeat with remaining tortillas, green chiles and Monterey Jack cheese. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
• In small bowl, beat eggs, egg whites, milk, salt and pepper until well blended; pour slowly over casserole.
• Bake uncovered 45 to 50 minutes or until set and golden brown. Serve with salsa.

GREEN CHILE CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Chop cooked chicken thighs into small pieces and place in a medium mixing bowl. Stir 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese and chili powder into the chicken.
• Combine tomatillos, chile peppers, green onions, cilantro, jalapeno, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor. Process until pureed, about 3 minutes. Add chicken broth and pulse to mix. Season with salt and pepper.
• Cut tortillas in half and place directly on the hot oven racks. Heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully remove tortillas and set aside.
• Place 1 cup of the green sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer 1/2 of the tortillas over the sauce. Add 1/2 of the chicken mixture. Spoon 1/2 of the remaining green sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle on 1/2 of the remaining cheese. Repeat the layers of tortillas, chicken mixture, green sauce, and cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly, about 20 minutes.