chile relleno
noun
chile re·lle·no
-rā-ˈyā-(ˌ)nō 
plural chiles rellenos also chile rellenos
: a stuffed chili pepper that usually contains cheese or meat and is fried or grilled
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The main menu has enchiladas, chile rellenos and affordable steak dinners.
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
Each spring, parents feed staff members with enchiladas, tamales and chiles rellenos during Teacher Appreciation Week.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
Tuck into a classic Southwestern breakfast, like huevos motuleños, chile relleno con huevos, and cornmeal pancakes.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
Reimagine a chile relleno as a cozy casserole.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
Each spring, parents feed staff members with enchiladas, tamales and chiles rellenos during Teacher Appreciation Week.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
Tuck into a classic Southwestern breakfast, like huevos motuleños, chile relleno con huevos, and cornmeal pancakes.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
Reimagine a chile relleno as a cozy casserole.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
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“Chile relleno.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chile%20relleno. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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