Green Chili Egg Casserole
Green Chili Egg Casserole features eggs, cheese, and green chilies for a hearty, comfort food breakfast packed with protein!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time35 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: green chili egg casserole
Servings: 7 servings
Calories: 487kcal
- 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
Preheat your oven to 350ºF and grease a 9x13-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.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 363mg | Sodium: 1039mg | Potassium: 303mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1239IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 482mg | Iron: 2mg