How to Make Christmas Green Chile Egg Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Christmas is a time for gathering with loved ones, exchanging gifts, and of course, indulging in delicious meals. And what better way to start off a festive day than with a hearty and flavorful breakfast? This Christmas Green Chile Egg Casserole is the perfect dish to kick off your holiday morning, with its combination of fluffy eggs, savory green chiles, and gooey cheese. Whether you're hosting a large family gathering or just looking for a special breakfast for your own household, this cass...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
  • 1 pound shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chiles
  • 10 eggs
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Set butter in a 6x10-inch casserole dish; place dish in the preheating oven until butter is melted.
  • Mix cottage cheese, Jack cheese, green chiles, eggs, flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl using an electric hand mixer. Pour mixture into the melted butter in the casserole dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C); bake until middle of casserole is set, about 50 more minutes. Allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    481 cal.

    • Total Fat: 38g
    • Saturated Fat: 22g
    • Cholesterol: 322mg
    • Sodium: 1235mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 530mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 237mg