Best Chile Cheese Egg Casserole Recipes

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CHILE & CHEESE EGG CASSEROLE



CHILE & CHEESE EGG CASSEROLE image

Categories     Egg     Brunch     Bake     Low Carb

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 stick (½ cup) butter
10 eggs
2 egg whites
½ cup flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 (8-oz) cans diced green chiles
1 quart (4 cups) cottage cheese
½ cup mascarpone cheese
1 lb shredded Monterey Jack

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Place butter in a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Place pan in oven until butter is melted. Pour half the butter into a small bowl and set aside. 3. Beat eggs and egg whites lightly in a large bowl. Stir in flour, baking powder, chiles, all cheeses, salt, and pepper. Mix well. 4. Pour egg mixture into baking pan. Pour reserved butter evenly over the top. 5. Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°F and bake 35 to 40 minutes or until casserole is set. Cook's Tips: 1. You can make this dish in advance and reheat it, covered, in a 325°F oven until hot. 2. Spice things up with a dab of green chile enchilada sauce or your favorite salsa. 3. A tossed green salad is a great accompaniment for this casserole.

CHILE CHEESE EGG CASSEROLE



Chile Cheese Egg Casserole image

This is a recipe from Nick Jonas. It was published in Parade. I have halved the recipe for my family, but it can easily be doubled for a nice brunch.

Provided by Chris Reynolds

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup butter
6 eggs
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 (8 ounce) can diced green chilies
2 cups cottage cheese
1/4 cup mascarpone or 1/4 cup cream cheese
1/2 lb shredded monterey jack cheese
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • Place butter in a 8"x8" baking pan. Place pan in oven until butter is melted. Pour half the butter into a small bowl and set aside.
  • Beat eggs lightly in a large bowl. Stir in flour, baking powder, chiles, all cheeses, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  • Pour egg mixture into pan. Pour reserved butter evenly over the top.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350F and bake 35 to 40 minutes or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.8, Fat 27, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 252, Sodium 1074.2, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 3.5, Protein 24.3

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