Looking for an easy and delicious breakfast casserole to start your day 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. Adding or removing ingredients can do so much with this, but I believe the original is best!
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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 dish is also great for serving 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.
Why I love this easy breakfast casserole
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
Variations & Add-ons
This casserole is great on its own, but if you want some side dish ideas, I’ve got you covered! Here are some suggestions of what to serve with this casserole during the holiday season.
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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 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.