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.
O rețetă originală de Forkin
- Durată totală
- 45 min.
- Porții
- 6
- Dificultate
- Ușoară
Informații despre alergeni: poate conține ouă și lapte. Verifică întotdeauna ambalajele ingredientelor dacă ai o alergie.
Pregătirea ingredientelor
Ingrediente
- 8 buc.large egg
- 225 gcottage cheese
- 115 gsharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 115 gcanned green chiles, chopped and drained
- 0,5 lingurițăsalt
- 0,25 lingurițăblack pepper, freshly ground
- 1 lingurițăbutter, for greasing the dish
Ustensile
large bowl · spatula · whisk · oven · baking dish
Mod de preparare
Pas cu pas
- 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and use the butter to grease a 2-quart or 9-inch square baking dish.
Aproximativ 2 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 2 min.
- 3
Add the cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Aproximativ 2 min.
- 4
Stir everything together until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Aproximativ 1 min.
- 5
Gently fold in the drained green chiles until they are evenly distributed throughout the egg mixture.
Aproximativ 1 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 1 min.
- 7
Bake for 30 minutes, or until the center is set and doesn't jiggle when the pan is gently shaken.
Aproximativ 30 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 5 min.
Nota bucătarului: Resting helps the casserole set, making it easier to cut into clean squares.
Păstrează gustul bun
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.