Green Chile Egg Casserole
A combination of cheese, eggs and cottage cheese makes this easy green chile egg casserole delicious. 29 grams of protein per serving!
Servings: 7 servings
Calories: 487kcal
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Electric hand mixer
- 9x13 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 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.
Nutrition
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