Looking for an easy and delicious breakfast casserole that will get your day started right? This Easy Breakfast Casserole is perfect!
Made with eggs, green chiles, and lots of cheese, it’s simple to make and always a hit with family and friends. Plus, it reheats well so that you can enjoy it all week long!
This recipe is from my sister, Tami. She got it from her mother-in-law, and now that they have shared this easy casserole, it has become a family staple. You can do so much with this by adding or taking away ingredients, but I believe the original is best!
If you’re short on time, this 5-minute dish is perfect for a warm breakfast. You can throw it in the oven and have it ready to go without letting it sit overnight. This is also a great dish to serve at brunches or when you have company. My sister Tami loves baking (on occasion), but she always makes time for effortless recipes like this one (or her crowd-favorite peanut butter pie, quiche, or queso).
This Easy Breakfast Casserole is perfect for those mornings when you don’t have time to wait for breakfast. The prep only takes 5 minutes to have a delicious and nutritious meal on the table in no time!
Why my sister and I love this casserole:
- Easy to make
- Simple ingredients
- You can easily mix in other ingredients to make other variations
- It makes a delicious breakfast for busy weekends or Thanksgiving or Christmas morning
- Full of flavor
- No prep the night before
- It comes out perfect every time
Ingredients needed for this recipe:
- 12 eggs
- Butter
- All-purpose flour
- Green chiles
- Cottage cheese small curd 1-2%
- Shredded cheese
This recipe is fantastic because it can be tailored to your family’s preferences. If you have meat lovers in the house, cook up some bacon or sausage and add it before baking; alternatively, if anyone in your family doesn’t eat meat, substitute bell peppers, mushrooms, or onions.
Optional Toppings
- Fresh diced tomatoes
- Salsa
- Chives
- Bacon, cooked & chopped
Add-in Ideas
- Fresh green or red peppers
- Ham
- Sausage
- Cooked Bacon
- Onion
- Spinach
- Cooked Mushrooms
How do you make this recipe for an Easy Breakfast Casserole?
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Prepare a 9×13 baking pan by buttering down all sides and the bottom of the pan or spray with cooking oil (my preference); set aside.
In a bowl, whisk the eggs until combined. Then add the melted butter, flour, green chilies, cottage cheese, and Monterrey jack cheese. Stir until well combined.
Pour the batter into a prepared pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Then, without opening the oven door, reduce the temperature to 350 and bake for another 30-35 minutes.
Let the dish sit for 3-5 minutes to cool down before you serve or add any toppings. Enjoy!
What to serve with breakfast casseroles
This casserole is great on its own, but if you’re looking for some side dish ideas, I’ve got you covered! Here are some suggestions of what to serve with this casserole during the holiday season.
- Oatmeal Pancakes
- Coffee Cake or Gluten-Free Coffee Cake
- Best Ever Zucchini Bread
- Make toast with Homemade Bread
- Lemon Poppy Seed Fruit Salad or Kiwi Berry Fruit Salad
- Easy Blueberry Muffins
- Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Other breakfast casserole recipes we love
Simple Egg White Breakfast Casserole
Easy Avocado Breakfast Casserole
Overnight Coconut Cinnamon Pecan French Toast Casserole
Don’t forget to pin this to your favorite Pinterest board to save for later!
Easy Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
Breakfast Casserole
- 12 eggs whisked
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 1/2 cup flour
- 4-8 ounces green chiles
- 16 ounces cottage cheese small curd 1-2%
- 1 1/2 – 2 cups Monterrey jack cheese shredded
Optional Toppings
- fresh diced tomatoes
- salsa
- guacamole
- sour cream
- cheese
- chives
Add-in Ideas
- chopped green or red peppers
- ham or sausage
- tomatoes
- spinach
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Prepare a 9×13 baking pan by buttering down all sides and the bottom of the pan or spray with cooking oil (my preference); set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs until combined. Then add the melted butter, flour, green chilies, cottage cheese, and Monterrey jack cheese. Stir until well combined.
- Pour the batter into a prepared pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Then, without opening the oven door, reduce the temperature to 350 and bake for another 30-35 minutes.
- Let the dish sit for 3-5 minutes to cool down before you serve or add any toppings. Enjoy!
This looks amazing. Would be great for the holidays.
I would love for you to share this at my T.G.I.F. Linky Party 🙂 Have a great Memorial weekend!!
Looks delish! I love simple egg casseroles like these, especially ones with lots of cheese and other add-ins. 🙂
This sounds like a perfect weekend breakfast idea, Sandra! Scheduled to pin!
Thanks girl! xo San
I think you mean 8 oz. cream cheese as the last ingredient, I have almost the same recipe without the chillies and it is wonderful … usually freeze the cream cheese so it is easier to cut into small pieces <3
That’s a smart idea! xo San
This is going on the “cook!” list. I think I’ll try it with avocado slices and wrapped in warm tortillas.
*-Glad I found this in the Turn It Up Tuesday! linkup
Sounds great! xo San
Hello Sandra! This recipe looks scrumptious! I pinned it and plan to make it soon. Thank you for sharing!
I love breakfast, it’s my fave meal to eat! This looks delicious, I’ll be sure to add this to my menu! THanks so much for linking up to Wake Up Wednesday!
Cathy
You’re welcome! Thank you for trying this recipe out! xo San
Happy I saw this on We like to learn… I’m making breakfast next wed for a few of us who are going away for a long weekend together! Pinning this to try it! Thank you for sharing! Julia
This looks like something my whole family would love for brunch! Bookmarked it!
This would be perfect for brunch! Have fun making it! xo San
This looks yummy! Great for breakfast for dinner and I can make it ahead. I think I will add sausage crumble to it. Thanks for the recipe.
Hi Sandra – I have never found a breakfast casserole that I’m 100% happy with. This one looks different and delicious – I will definitely be giving it a try. Thanks so much for co-hosting Let’s Get Real with us this week.
I love breakfast casseroles! Can’t wait to try this one! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!
I am excited for you to try this recipe! xo San
This looks really yummy. I’m certain my husband will enjoy it. We may add some mushrooms and I wonder if some meat would do ok if added, may have to find out! Pinned to my Wake Up Wednesday board.
Thank you for pinning! I am excited for you to try it out! xo San
This is literally everything I love about breakfast in one casserole, and I am HERE FOR IT! I’m making this tomorrow.
We love breakfast in our house. I cannot wait to make this very soon!
I’ve made this casserole and now it’s our favorite brunch dish!
Such a perfect way to start my day! Definitely making this!
This is so perfect for the holidays!! A lifesaver! Thank you for sharing!
This sounds SO delicious!! I can’t wait to try it over the weekend!!
This is a great hot breakfast alternative. Perfect for having family over and feeding everyone.