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Chile Cheese Casserole

This casserole can be assembled the day before and refrigerated. Let sit for 30 minutes before baking. Instead of tomato sauce you can also use your favorite salsa on top!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: casserole
Servings: 8
Calories: 400kcal

Ingredients

  • 10 eggs
  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • ¾ cup roasted Hatch Chiles or other roasted green chiles
  • 4 cups shredded cheddar jack cheese
  • ½ cup flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1 cup tomato sauce

Instructions

  • Pre heat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 inch casserole (or two pie plates) with cooking spray. Combine eggs, cottage cheese, chiles, and 3 ½ cups of cheese in a large bowl and whisk to blend. Add in the flour, baking powder and salt and stir to combine. Pour mixture into prepared casserole/pie plates. Bake for 40 minutes or until top is golden brown. Remove from the oven and spread the tomato sauce on top and sprinkle with remaining ½ cup cheese. Return to oven for 5 - 8 minutes or until cheese melts. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 - 15 minutes and then slice and serve!

Notes

This casserole can be assembled the day before and refrigerated. Let sit for 30 minutes before baking. Instead of tomato sauce you can also use your favorite salsa on top!

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 273mg | Sodium: 966mg | Potassium: 376mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1090IU | Vitamin C: 6.6mg | Calcium: 520mg | Iron: 2.3mg