Mom Pat'S Chiles Rellenos

• 6 eggs, separated
• 1 (4 ounce) can whole Ortega green chilies
• 3/4 cup grated monterey jack cheese
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup oil
• 1/2 cup salsa

1. Separate the eggs. Beat the egg whites until stiff.
2. Open the can of chilies; there should be 2 or 3 in the can. Split the chilies open and flour them.
3. Stuff about 1/4 cup of cheese inside chilies.
4. Beat egg yolks in a separate bowl with salt and pepper.
5. Fold yolks into the beaten egg whites gently.
6. Heat oil in a pan. When hot dip 1/4 cup egg mixture into pan in a dollop, then place 1 chili in center of dollup; then cover with 1/4 of egg mixture, making sure chili is covered.
7. Repeat with remaining chilies.
8. Pour remaining eggs over all.
9. Brown lightly (watch so you don't scorch eggs)and turn over.
10. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; cover pan with a lid; simmer on low heat until eggs are set.
11. Can serve with salsa on top.

eggs, whole ortega green chilies, grated monterey, flour, salt, pepper, oil, salsa

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mom-pats-chiles-rellenos-112680 (may not work)