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Poblano Casserole

A cheesy, hearty casserole made with roasted poblano peppers, tortillas, and a rich custard-like base – perfect for family dinners.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 squares
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 6 poblano peppers roasted, peeled, and sliced
  • 8 corn tortillas cut into halves
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 1 onion sautéed, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 eggs large
  • 1.5 cups milk whole or 2%
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Roast poblano peppers over an open flame or under a broiler until charred. Place in a bowl covered with plastic wrap for 10 minutes, then peel off skins, remove seeds, and slice into strips.
  3. In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant and golden.
  4. Whisk together eggs, milk, cumin, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
  5. Layer half of the tortillas at the bottom of the baking dish. Top with half of the poblano strips, onion mixture, and cheese.
  6. Repeat with remaining tortillas, poblano strips, onion mixture, and cheese.
  7. Pour egg mixture evenly over the layers.
  8. Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until golden and bubbly. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Best served warm with fresh cilantro or salsa on the side.