SOUTHWESTERN EGG CASSEROLE

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This can be assembled the night before and baked in the morning. Great for when you have overnight guests. Time does not include 8 hours chill time.

Provided by designgirl

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 (5 inch) corn tortillas, cut into 1 inch strips and divided
10 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup half-and-half
1 (12 ounce) container low fat cottage cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup Mexican blend cheese, shredded
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups salsa

Steps:

  • Place tortilla strips on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 10 minutes or until crisp; cool.
  • Whisk eggs in a large bowl; stir in half and half, cottage cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Stir in three-fourths of the tortilla strips, 1 cup cheese, and green onions. Pour mixture into a lightly greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Cover with foil, and chill 8 hours.
  • Bake casserole, covered, at 325 degrees for 40 minutes or just until set. Remove casserole from oven, and let stand 5 minutes. (casserole will continue to get firms it cools).
  • Cut casserole into 12 squares. Spoon 2 tablespoons salsa over each serving, sprinkle with remaining tortilla strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.1, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 197.5, Sodium 655.1, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.2, Protein 13.8

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