Cheesy Green Chile Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients

- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup diced green chiles (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with the melted butter, ensuring the sides and bottom are fully coated to prevent sticking.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder until well combined. Set the mixture aside.

3. Prepare Egg Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, crack the eggs and beat them until slightly frothy. Add in the mascarpone cheese and mix until well blended. Pour in the heavy cream and continue to mix until smooth.

4. Combine Cheeses and Chiles
To the egg mixture, add the shredded mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, and diced green chiles. Stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the casserole fluffy.

6. Season and Adjust
Add the salt and black pepper to the mixture and give it a final stir to ensure the seasoning is evenly incorporated.

7. Assemble and Bake
Pour the cheesy mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 35 minutes, or until the top is golden and the casserole is set in the center.

8. Cool and Serve
Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool for about 5 minutes. Slice into squares and serve warm.

Total Time

PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

Breakfast

Keywords

breakfast, casserole, green chiles, cheesy, oven-baked, easy breakfast, savory, eggs, comfort food, simple

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 1750

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