Southwestern Egg Casserole

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min.

Makes

12 servings

Updated: Oct. 16, 2022
The more time I spend in the kitchen, the happier I am! These baked eggs with a true southwestern flavor are perfect to serve when entertaining overnight guests.

Ingredients

  • 10 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 cups (16 ounces) 4% cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, beat eggs. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; stir into eggs (batter will be lumpy). Add cheeses, butter and chiles. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 330 calories, 25g fat (14g saturated fat), 239mg cholesterol, 560mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 19g protein.