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Simple Egg And Green Chile Casserole

Name: Simple Egg And Green Chile Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 8 pcs large egg; 225 g cottage cheese; 115 g sharp cheddar cheese shredded; 115 g canned green chiles chopped and drained; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 1 tsp butter for greasing the dish

This simple egg casserole combines fluffy eggs with creamy cottage cheese, sharp cheddar, and a mild kick from green chiles. It's an effortless and satisfying dish, perfect for a weekend brunch or a make-ahead breakfast.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 45 min
Serves: 6
Difficulty: Easy

VegetarianGluten-free

Allergen information: may contain eggs and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

8 pcslarge egg
225 gcottage cheese
115 gsharp cheddar cheese, shredded
115 gcanned green chiles, chopped and drained
0.5 tspsalt
0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
1 tspbutter, for greasing the dish

Equipment

large bowl · spatula · whisk · oven · baking dish

The method

Step by step

1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and use the butter to grease a 2-quart or 9-inch square baking dish.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Greasing the dish well prevents the eggs from sticking and makes cleanup much easier.
2
In a large bowl, crack the eggs and whisk them until the yolks and whites are fully combined.
About 2 min
3
Add the cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
About 2 min
4
Stir everything together until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
About 1 min
5
Gently fold in the drained green chiles until they are evenly distributed throughout the egg mixture.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Make sure the chiles are well-drained to avoid a watery casserole.
6
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
About 1 min
7
Bake for 30 minutes, or until the center is set and doesn't jiggle when the pan is gently shaken.
About 30 min
Cook’s note: The casserole will puff up while baking and settle as it cools.
8
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Resting helps the casserole set, making it easier to cut into clean squares.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat individual slices in the microwave for 30-60 seconds or in a toaster oven until warmed through.