Name: Three Cheese Chile Relleno with Pico de Gallo
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp (30 mL) shallots, finely chopped; 6 jalapenos; 4 slices bacon, cooked and finely chopped; ¼ cup (60 mL) 3-year-old Canadian Cheddar, grated; ¼ cup (60 mL) Canadian Mozzarella, grated; 2 Tbsp (30 mL) Canadian ricotta; ¼ cup (60 mL) flour; 1 egg, beaten; 1 cup (250 mL) breadcrumbs; 2 cup (500 mL) oil for frying, plus 1 teaspoon (5 mL); 1 Tbsp (15 mL) shallots, finely chopped; 1 Tbsp jalapeno, finely chopped; 1 tomato, finely chopped; 1 Tbsp (15 mL) lime juice; salt, to taste

Three Cheese Chile Relleno with Pico de Gallo

Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

15 min

Looking for a little spice? This Top Chef Canada-inspired recipe has got it. Featuring Canadian Cheddar, Mozzarella and Ricotta Cheese. Try it tonight! Brought to you by Dairy Famers of Canada.

ingredients

Three Cheese Chile Rilleno

Tbsp (30 mL) shallots, finely chopped

jalapenos

slices bacon, cooked and finely chopped

cup (60 mL) 3-year-old Canadian Cheddar, grated

cup (60 mL) Canadian Mozzarella, grated

Tbsp (30 mL) Canadian ricotta

cup (60 mL) flour

egg, beaten

cup (250 mL) breadcrumbs

cup (500 mL) oil for frying, plus 1 teaspoon (5 mL)

Pico de Gallo

Tbsp (15 mL) shallots, finely chopped

Tbsp jalapeno, finely chopped

tomato, finely chopped

Tbsp (15 mL) lime juice

salt, to taste

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directions

Step 1

In a frying pan, heat 1 tsp (5mL) oil, add shallots and sauté until soft, about 5 mins. Set aside to cool.

Step 2

Cut lengthwise slit in top of each jalapeño; scrape out seeds and veins. Combine the shallots with the bacon and cheeses; spoon into jalapeños.

Step 3

Roll jalapeños in flour; dip in egg, then roll in breadcrumbs to evenly coat. Place in single layer in shallow pan. Refrigerate 15 min.

Step 4

Heat oil in medium saucepan to 375ºF. Add jalapeños, in batches; cook 3 min. or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with Pico di Gallo.

Step 5

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Serve with Three Cheese Chile Rilleno.

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