Green Chiles Brunch Casserole
Created by Shanni on January 11, 2014
- Servings: 10-12
- Prep Time: 20m
- Cook Time: 40m
- Recipe #11811
Ingredients
- 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)
How to Make
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Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Step 2: Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
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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.
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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.
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Step 5: Bake the casserole until set in the center and golden on top, 40 to 50 minutes.
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Step 6: Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
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Step 7: Cut into squares. Serve with salsa.