Green Chile Egg Casserole
Green Chile Egg Casserole is a cheesy, fluffy breakfast bake bursting with Southwestern flavor. Made with eggs, green chiles, and cottage cheese, it’s the perfect make-ahead dish for brunch, holidays, or meal prep mornings.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Total Time: 55 mins
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients
- 10 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
- 2 cans (4 oz each) diced green chiles, drained
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and cottage cheese until smooth.
- Stir in shredded cheese, green chiles, melted butter, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
- Pour mixture into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the center is set and top is golden.
- Cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use canned or freshly roasted green chiles depending on your spice preference.
- Substitute almond flour or omit flour for a low-carb version.
- Add cooked sausage, or veggies for extra heartiness.
- This casserole reheats and freezes well — perfect for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of casserole)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
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