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.
Izvirni recept avtorja Forkin
- Skupni čas
- 45 min
- Porcije
- 6
- Zahtevnost
- Lahko
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Priprava
Sestavine
- 8 koslarge egg
- 225 gcottage cheese
- 115 gsharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 115 gcanned green chiles, chopped and drained
- 0,5 žličkasalt
- 0,25 žličkablack pepper, freshly ground
- 1 žličkabutter, for greasing the dish
Oprema
large bowl · spatula · whisk · oven · baking dish
Postopek
Korak za korakom
- 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and use the butter to grease a 2-quart or 9-inch square baking dish.
Približno 2 min
Kuharjeva opomba: 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.
Približno 2 min
- 3
Add the cottage cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Približno 2 min
- 4
Stir everything together until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Približno 1 min
- 5
Gently fold in the drained green chiles until they are evenly distributed throughout the egg mixture.
Približno 1 min
Kuharjeva opomba: 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.
Približno 1 min
- 7
Bake for 30 minutes, or until the center is set and doesn't jiggle when the pan is gently shaken.
Približno 30 min
Kuharjeva opomba: 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.
Približno 5 min
Kuharjeva opomba: Resting helps the casserole set, making it easier to cut into clean squares.
Pravilno shranjevanje
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.