We've sprinkled a mixture of Monterey Jack and manchego (mahn-CHAY-goh)--a flavorful Spanish cheese that melts well--over the top of this casserole, but feel free to use all Monterey Jack if you like. Because canning tends to mellow the heat of green chiles, this casserole isn't as hot as you might expect.
i agree with the previous reviewer that you can really adapt this recipe to suit your tastes. But i decided to try it purely by recipe first. It was pretty bland. I would say that there needs to be more spices and probably some kind of veggie in there. Just some kind of different texture and flavor. its a 3 just because it was ok. we ate the leftovers but lets say we werent looking forward to them
The flavors of this recipe are nice--like a fancy Mexican/Spanish rice. What I really appreciate about it though is its adaptability. On different occasions I have varied spices, used fresh roasted chiles and homeade tomato sauce, substituted fresh egg whites (needed 7-8 eggs for this), used different cheeses like cheddar or colby, and even "meated it up" by adding leftover taco meat or chorizo--each time with great results. For that I am giving this recipe 5 stars.
