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This green chile egg casserole is the best no-fuss breakfast that feeds a crowd and still feels special. It’s creamy, lightly spicy, and perfect for slow mornings, holiday brunches, or busy weekdays when you want breakfast ready to go.
Breakfast casseroles are some of the most popular recipes here on All Things Mamma! Try my Overnight Breakfast Casserole and Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole too.
Why you’ll love this egg casserole with green chiles!
I’m a huge fan of breakfast casseroles. My Easy Breakfast Casserole and Sausage Breakfast Casserole are reader favorites, but this green chile egg casserole is my favorite with southwest flavor!
This savory egg casserole is packed with protein thanks to the addition of cottage cheese and has plenty of flavor with diced green chiles and two kinds of cheese.
With minimal prep time and a quick cooking time, you can have it on the table in just 35 minutes. Plus, leftovers store well to enjoy the next day! (For another make-ahead breakfast idea, try these Make Ahead Sunrise Breakfast Bites.)
Here is why I know you’ll love this recipe:
- Make-ahead friendly. Prep it the night before and bake in the morning.
- Customizable heat. Mild enough for kids, easy to spice up for adults.
- Feeds a crowd. Ideal for brunch, holidays, or meal prep.
- Comfort food classic. Cozy, cheesy, and always a hit.
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Ingredients You Need
You can find all of these ingredients at your local grocery store.
See the recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.
- Eggs – The base of the casserole; use large eggs for best results.
- Flour – Helps give the casserole structure so it slices cleanly.
- Cheese – A blend of cheddar and Monterey jack melts beautifully. You can use mild of sharp cheddar cheese. Pepper jack cheese is also a great choice.
- Cottage cheese – This makes the casserole creamy and adds protein too.
- Green chiles – Canned diced green chiles work perfectly here. Mild is traditional, but hot can be used if you like heat.
Variations
- Add protein: Stir in cooked breakfast sausage or crumbled bacon.
- Add black beans: For more flavor, you can stir black beans into the egg mixture.
- Extra cheesy: Sprinkle cheese on top during the last 10 minutes of baking.
- Low-carb: Skip the flour for low carb or gluten-free — it will be softer but still delicious.
How to Make Egg and Green Chile Casserole
This easy breakfast egg bake comes together with just 10 minutes of prep in one bowl. Bake it in the oven and enjoy a warm and comforting casserole for breakfast or dinner!
- Beat the eggs: Use an electric mixer to beat the eggs until foamy.
- Add the dry ingredients: Beat in the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the remaining ingredients: Fold them into the egg mixture.
- Bake: Transfer the mixture to a greased rectangular baking dish and bake at 350ºF for 35 minutes, or until set.
Serving Suggestions
Serve your cheesy green chili egg casserole with all your favorite Tex-Mex toppings! Hot sauce, salsa, avocado slices, cilantro, and sour cream all make great options.
Then, pair it with Million Dollar Bacon and a Fruit Salad for a complete breakfast spread or delicious brunch recipe!
Storage and Reheating
- Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheating: Warm individual slices in the microwave or reheat covered in the oven at 325°F.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Assemble it, cover, and refrigerate overnight, then bake it in the morning.
It’s mildly spicy. Use mild green chiles for less heat or hot chiles for more kick.
Absolutely. Bake first, cool completely, wrap tightly, and freeze for up to 2 months.
Yes — cooked sausage, bacon, chorizo, or diced ham all work well.
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Green Chile Egg Casserole
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Electric hand mixer
- 9×13 casserole dish
- Baking spray
Ingredients
- 12 eggs
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ cup flour
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
- 2 cups cottage cheese whole milk
- 6 Tablespoons butter melted
- 8 ounces green chilies canned, diced, drained
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- Add the eggs to a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until the eggs are light and foamy, about 2-3 minutes.12 eggs
- Add the baking powder, flour, and salt to the bowl and beat slowly until smooth.½ cup flour, 1½ teaspoons baking powder, ¾ teaspoon sea salt
- Add the shredded cheeses, cottage cheese, melted butter, and diced chilies and stir.2 cups cheddar cheese, 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, 2 cups cottage cheese, 6 Tablespoons butter, 8 ounces green chilies
- Pour the batter into the prepared casserole dish and bake for 35 minutes. The top of the casserole and the edges will be golden brown. The center will feel firm when touched and not liquid.
- Let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Make it gluten-free. You can swap in a 1:1 gluten-free all-purpose flour to make this recipe gluten-free if needed.
- Grate your own cheese. I use a blend of cheddar and Monterey jack, but for a little more zip, you can swap the Monterey jack for pepper jack. For the best taste and texture, buy blocks of cheese, and grate them yourself. Pre-grated varieties contain preservatives that prevent them from melting as easily!
- Use whole milk cottage cheese. It will give you rich, creamy results! Not a fan? Read this post: Cottage Cheese Substitutes. But I promise, even if you don’t normally like cottage cheese, it’s not very noticeable in this recipe.
- Adjust the heat. You can buy the green chiles mild or spicy. Choose whichever you prefer!
I just want to say thank you so much for the way you wrote the instructions with the amounts following each step!!!!! I hate having to continue to scroll up and down between steps and ingredients!! Brilliant!
I make this egg casserole for all of my special occasions – church events, family reunions, etc. It’s so delicious and comes out perfect every time. I always get a “can I have your recipe?” request!