Makeover Farm Girl Breakfast Casserole

Name: Makeover Farm Girl Breakfast Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican Breakfast, Mexican Recipes, Mexican Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; 1-1/2 cups egg substitute; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 2 cups 1% cottage cheese; 2 cups shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese or reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, divided; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles

I served this lightened-up makeover casserole to my husband, Ken. He said it was fluffy—and very good! —Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Ingredients

4 large eggs
1-1/2 cups egg substitute
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups 1% cottage cheese
2 cups shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese or reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, divided
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles

Directions

In a large bowl, beat eggs and egg substitute on medium-high speed for 3 minutes or until light and lemon-colored. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to egg mixture and mix well. Stir in the cottage cheese, 1-1/2 cups shredded cheese and chiles.
Pour into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 210 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 128mg cholesterol, 665mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 24g protein.

Originally published as Makeover Farm Girl Breakfast Casserole in Healthy Cooking April/May 2011

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jtermont

Mar 4, 2015

This was very good and easy to make. Great source of protein. I served it with sour cream and really liked it like that. I would definitely make this again.
lurky27

Jan 22, 2013

Oh so delicious! I used 10 eggs and fat-free cottage cheese and it turned out perfectly.~ Theresa
busybrock

Apr 28, 2011

I halved this recipe for my husband and myself. It was excellent and not near the calories as in the original. Easy too!!