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Easy Breakfast Casserole
This Easy Breakfast Casserole is a simple, easy and delicious morning breakfast casserole made with eggs, green chiles, and lots of cheese.
Servings 12
Calories 241kcal
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 9x13 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!
Nutrition
Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 203mg | Sodium: 374mg | Potassium: 117mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 635IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 1.1mg