Chili Relleno Casserole

Ingredients for Chili Relleno Casserole:

1/2 lb. ground beef (hamburger)

1/2 lb. chorizo or pork sausage

1 cup onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed

2 (4 oz.) cans whole green chilies, drained and seeded

2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

4 eggs

1/4 cup all purpose flour

1 1/2 cup milk

1/2 tsp. salt

Tabasco sauce to taste

Directions:

In a large skillet, crumble together the beef and chorizo or sausage. Cook over medium heat, stirring until meat is browned. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is limp. Drain off fat.

Line a 9x9x2 inch baking dish with half of the chilies; top with 1 1/2 cups of the cheese. Add the meat mixture and top with remaining chilies; set aside.

Beat together eggs and flour until smooth, add milk, salt, and Tabasco. Blend well. Pour the egg mixture over casserole Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes or until knife inserted off center comes out clean. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top.

Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Yield 6 servings.

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