Cheesy Chile Casserole

Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 40 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Aug. 05, 2022
A short list of ingredients packs full flavor in this easy-to-assemble casserole. Serve it as the star of your next southwestern meal. —Phyllis Bidwell, Las Vegas, Nevada
Cheesy Chile Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 can (7 ounces) whole green chiles, rinsed and seeded
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce or 1 cup fresh salsa, drained, divided

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine cheeses. In a greased 2-quart baking dish, layer cheese and chiles. Whisk the eggs, flour and milk; pour over cheese mixture.
  2. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Top with half the tomato sauce or salsa; bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 304 calories, 21g fat (14g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol, 538mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 18g protein.