Green Chile Egg Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 10 eggs
• 2 egg whites
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 8-ounce cans diced green chiles (, drained)
• 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 4 cups cottage cheese ((1 quart))
• 8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Melt the butter in the baking dish. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place 1/4 cup butter in a 9 X 13-inch baking dish and melt in the preheated oven.

2. 2

   Mix the eggs, chillies, and cheeses. In a large bowl, whisk 10 eggs with 2 egg whites until combined and fluffy. Whisk in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon baking powder until smooth. Add 2 8-ounce cans diced green chiles, 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion, 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper, 4 cups cottage cheese, and 8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Season with 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and mix well to combine.

3. 3

   Bake the eggs until set. Pour the egg mixture into the baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F and bake for 45-50 minutes or until the eggs are set.