Chile Relleno Bites
Servings: 4 dozen
Calories: 807kcal
These Chile Relleno Bites are crispy mini chile rellenos made with wonton wrappers, pepper jack cheese, and diced green chiles. This easy make-ahead chile relleno appetizer is perfect for parties, game day, and holiday entertaining.
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Ingredients
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tablespoon water
- 16 ounces pepper jack cheese
- 12 ounce package square wonton wrappers , approximately 3x3 inches
- 4 tablespoons canned diced green chiles , drained
- vegetable oil enough to fill 1 incha heavy medium sauce pan
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the 2 egg whites and 1 tablespoon water. Set aside.
- Cut the brick of 16 ounces pepper jack cheese into four long strips and then again into one inch bricks. Set aside. Use a cutting board or plate for your work space. Have two medium or one large airtight plastic container for freezing/storing handy and cut pieces of wax or parchment paper to fit between the layers of chile rellenos to prevent sticking.
- Place one of the square wonton wrappers on your work surface to look like a diamond. Using a silicone basting brush, lightly the baste egg white mixture over the entire surface. Place one cheese brick and a small pinch of diced green chiles in the bottom center. Fold up bottom edge and roll once. Fold in sides to look like an open envelope. Roll over the rest of the way to make a nice, neat little package, sealing any holes with the egg white mixture. Place it in the prepared container.
- Continue with the remaining wonton wrappers, cheese and diced green chiles. Avoid having any of the rellenos touch, as they will freeze together and make it difficult to fry later. You might end up with an uneven number.
- Cover your container and freeze for a minimum of one hour, but up to 6 months.
- When you are ready to cook the chile rellenos, heat 1 inch of the vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. If using a frying thermometer, aim for 350°F.
- Using a slotted metal spoon or wire spider spoon, slowly lower 5-8 chile rellenos into the hot oil. The amount will depend on the size of the skillet. Do not crowd the pan. Some may splatter if they have ice chips on them. Fry on each side for approximately 3 minutes, or if they start to leak cheese, before removing them to a paper towel lined plate or if you are making a large batch, keep them warm in the oven at 200°F.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Nutrition
Calories: 807kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 1281mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 890IU | Calcium: 899mg | Iron: 4.6mg
