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Green Chiles Brunch Casserole

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  • Servings: 10-12
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 40m
    • The following recipe serves 10-12 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 6 corn tortillas (see instructions for toasting)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 large egg whites (or 1/4 cup dried egg whites reconstituted according to package directions)
  • 2 containers (16 ounces) low-fat cottage cheese
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (sharp)
  • 4 cans (4 ounces each) green chiles (chopped, use the mild kind)
  • Ground pepper
  • Salsa (mild or hot)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F.

  • Step 2: Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  • Step 3: To Toast tortillas: place one at a time directly on a burner (gas or electric) set at medium heat. Toast, turning frequently with tongs, until golden, 30 to 60 seconds. Cut tortillas into 1-inch-wide strips.

  • Step 4: Whisk 2 whole eggs in a large bowl until foamy. Add flour, baking powder and salt; whisk until smooth. Add remaining 2 whole eggs and egg whites and whisk until smooth. Add cottage cheese, Cheddar cheese, chiles and tortilla strips and mix with a rubber spatula. Add pepper, as much as you want to use. Pour into the prepared baking dish.

  • Step 5: Bake the casserole until set in the center and golden on top, 40 to 50 minutes.

  • Step 6: Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes.

  • Step 7: Cut into squares. Serve with salsa.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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