The Chile relleno is a delicious Mexican dish. It's basically a whole green chile stuffed with cheese that is battered then fried. I have tried traditional method of making these but I have also learn from friends and families some easier ways to make this treat.

Chile Relleno recipe #1-Easy Chile Rellenos

10 whole green chiles
1/2 lb Monterey Jack
1 pkg tempura batter

oil for frying

Rinse and dry chiles, careful not to tear them. Cut cheese into strips and place 1 strip in each chile. Prepare tempura according to package directions. Coat each chile with tempura batter and gently place into heated oil with a slotted spoon. Fry until golden brown.

Chile Relleno recipe #2-Easier Chile Rellenos

10 whole green chiles- (you can even used canned chiles for this one)
1/2 lb Monterey Jack
10 egg roll wrappers
1 egg, beaten
oil for frying

Rinse and dry chiles. Cut cheese into strips and stuff each chile. Place stuffed chile on center of egg roll wrap. Fold egg roll wrap over chile fold the sides over and roll until it looks like an egg roll. Seal with beaten egg and fry in heated oil until golden brown.

Chile Relleno recipe #3-Baked Chile Rellenos

10 whole green chiles
1/2 lb Monterey Jack-cut into strips
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 eggs
1/4 c flour
3/4 c milk
1/4 tsp salt
dash of pepper and a dash of tabasco(optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Spread chiles on paper towels and pat dry. Slip strip of jack cheese into each chile and lay side by side in greased 9x13 pan. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Beat eggs gradually add flour and beat until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and blend thoroughly. Carefully pour over chiles. Bake uncovered 45 minutes or until knife comes out clean.

Chile Relleno recipe #4-Easiest Chile Relleno

Go to your favorite Mexican restaurant and order one!

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