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Chili Relleno Frittata

Course Breakfast
Keyword breakfast
Total Time 45 minutes
Author thedishnextdoor

Ingredients

  • 4-6 poblano peppers
  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. monterey cheese
  • 5 eggs, white + yolks separated
  • 4.5 oz. (½ pkg.) mexican chorizo (I prefer Cacique brand)
  • 1 Tbl. butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1 Tbl. fresh or dried cilantro (optional)
  • Salt + pepper
  • Toppings: Hot sauce, cheese, salsa, avocado

Instructions

  • Preheat broiler and line a baking sheet with foil. Place the poblano peppers on the pan and broil for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the skin is black and charred. Transfer the peppers to a large bowl and cover with foil and let rest for 10 minutes. Covering the bowl traps the steam inside and making it easier for the skin to separate.
  • After 10 minutes, carefully peel the skin off of each pepper (you can use a spoon to carefully scrape the peeling as well). Then with a spoon, cut open one side of the pepper and carefully remove the stem and the seeds. Repeat for all of them and set aside.
  • For the Monterey cheese, slice 4 or 6 1-inch pieces, depending on how many peppers you have. Shred the remaining amount.
  • Lay the peppers flat open and place a slice of cheese in each one. Roll the peppers closed and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl on medium speed, whisk the egg whites for 3-5 minutes or until soft peaks form. Beat the egg yolks and add into the mixing bowl. With a spatula, carefully fold in the yolks until well combined. Set aside.
  • In a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat, add the chorizo. Break apart and cook for 1-2 minutes or until it begins to crumble.
  • Add half of the egg mixture in an even layer into the pan and over the chorizo.
  • Arrange the rolled peppers on top of the eggs mixture. Then sprinkle some of the remaining shredded cheese on top of the peppers.
  • Pour the rest of the egg mixture over the peppers into an even layer. Sprinkle the rest of the shredded cheese on top of the formed mixture.
  • Arrange the cubes of butter along the edge of the pan and reduce the heat to medium-low.
  • Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 10 minutes or until the sides are golden brown.
  • Turn off the heat and leave the skillet with the lid on for 5-10 minutes or until the top of the frittata is cooked.
  • Season with salt, pepper and cilantro. Serve with hot sauce or choice of toppings.