The Souffle That Wasn't

 I honestly had every intention of making a chili relleno soufflé, but as the late afternoon turned into evening and I had done nothing to prepare I decided to change tactics and make the same dish just in a different format. I was really just being lazy and did not want to lug the mixer out just to whip the egg whites.I also did not want to run to the store to grab some poblanos to char and peel. Instead we had a variation on a theme of what was planned

Lazy Anne's Chili Renello Casserole 

2 cans whole chilis

4 ounces cheddar cheese, grated (like I  measured___NOT!)

4 ounces pepper jack cheese, grated

2 eggs, beaten

1-2 tablespoons cream, or milk

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon coriander powder

1/4 teaspoon cumin

salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350

Brush a small baking dish with olive oil

Drain the chilis, cut them in half and cover the bottom of the pan with half of them

Sprinkle half of the cheese over the peppers

Add another layer of peppers followed by all but a couple of tablespoons of the remaining cheese

In a small bowl beat the two eggs, add the cream and the seasonings and blend well.

Pour it over the peppers and cheese.  Wait a couple of minutes for the egg stuff to find its way through the peppers and cheese. 

Pop it into the oven and let it bake about 25 minutes until it is set and browned. Remove form the oven and immediately sprinkle the remaining cheese over it. If needed stick it back in the over for one minute so it will be all melty and delicious. 

I probably should have let it set for a few minutes before cutting it, but of course I didn't. Top with salsa of your choosing and dig into some cheesy, slightly spicy deliciousness. . It was just enough for the tow of us, with nothing leftover, and was so good TheHub said he would like to have this often. Score one for the lazy cook who took the path of least resistance. As usual!

Give it a try, you might like it. And as long as you use a salsa with no sugar in it, this is also Keto. If you are not on a keto plan use any salsa you love and don't worry at all. If I had any, sour cream a dollop on top of the salsa would have been great.

I think during the holidays I am going to make yet another variation of this using chopped chilis and cooked bacon for a leisurely breakfast meal.  For breakfast I will probably make a fresh Pico de Gallo  instead of using salsa.

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