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Green Chili Egg Casserole in a white baking dish
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5 from 9 votes

Green Chili Egg Cassserole

Green Chili Egg Casserole is an easy overnight breakfast casserole that is perfect for Christmas morning or any brunch occasion all year long!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 382kcal
Author: Amy Nash

Ingredients

  • 12 eggs
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pint cottage cheese, small curd (about 2 cups)
  • 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (or any combination of cheddar, monterey jack, and pepper jack)
  • 6 Tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 (4 ounce) cans mild diced green chilies

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer, beat eggs until light. 
  • Add flour, baking powder, and salt.  Mix well. 
  • Add cottage cheese, Mexican cheese blend, butter, and green chilies.  Mix until combined.  Pour into prepared baking dish.  Cover and refrigerate overnight or bake right away.  
  • Bake, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes or until edges on top are browned and center is set and appears firm.  Cool 5 minutes before cutting and serving.

Notes

The recipe can easily be halved and baked in a square baking dish or round pie plate for 25-30 minutes if you aren't serving a crowd. 
Recipe from my friend Cheryl.

Nutrition

Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 241mg | Sodium: 765mg | Potassium: 191mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 855IU | Calcium: 463mg | Iron: 1.4mg