Simple Egg And Green Chile Casserole
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.
En original oppskrift av Forkin
- Total tid
- 45 min
- Porsjoner
- 6
- Vanskelighetsgrad
- Enkel
Allergeninformasjon: kan inneholde egg og melk. Kontroller alltid ingredienspakningen hvis du har en allergi.
Forberedelser
Ingredienser
- 8 stk.large egg
- 225 gcottage cheese
- 115 gsharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 115 gcanned green chiles, chopped and drained
- 0,5 tssalt
- 0,25 tsblack pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tsbutter, for greasing the dish
Utstyr
large bowl · spatula · whisk · oven · baking dish
Fremgangsmåte
Trinn for trinn
- 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and use the butter to grease a 2-quart or 9-inch square baking dish.
Omtrent 2 min
Kokkens tips: 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.
Omtrent 2 min
- 3
Add the cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Omtrent 2 min
- 4
Stir everything together until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Omtrent 1 min
- 5
Gently fold in the drained green chiles until they are evenly distributed throughout the egg mixture.
Omtrent 1 min
Kokkens tips: 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.
Omtrent 1 min
- 7
Bake for 30 minutes, or until the center is set and doesn't jiggle when the pan is gently shaken.
Omtrent 30 min
Kokkens tips: 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.
Omtrent 5 min
Kokkens tips: Resting helps the casserole set, making it easier to cut into clean squares.
Hold den god
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat individual slices in the microwave for 30-60 seconds or in a toaster oven until warmed through.