GREEN CHILE EGG CASSEROLE WITH COTTAGE CHEESE
This green chile egg casserole with cottage cheese is a must-try! It’s delicious, high-protein, low-carb, perfect for meal prep, and incredibly easy to make!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 10 large eggs
- 16 ounces cottage cheese fat-free, low-fat, or full-fat
- 4 ounces mild diced green chiles
- 1/2 cup Mexican light cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Crack all the eggs into a large bowl. Then, thoroughly whisk the eggs.
- Add the cottage cheese, diced green chiles, cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to the bowl with the whisked eggs.
- Mix all the ingredients in the bowl.
- Spray a 9x9 baking dish with olive oil. Then, pour the egg casserole mixture into the baking dish.
- Bake this green chile egg casserole at 350°F for 45-50 minutes, or until done.
- Once done, carefully remove it from the oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving so it sets properly.
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Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- Let The Egg Casserole Rest: After baking this egg casserole, let it rest for about 20 minutes so it sets properly. After that, you can slice and serve it.
- Use A Can Of Green Chiles: We kept this recipe simple and easy by using one 4-ounce can of diced green chiles!
- More Green Chiles: If you want to boost the green chile flavor in this egg casserole, add an extra two ounces of green chiles to the recipe for a bolder taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.7g | Protein: 18.2g | Fat: 9.1g | Saturated Fat: 3.1g | Cholesterol: 317mg | Sodium: 607mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2.4g