Cheesy Southwest Egg Bake: Zesty Mexican Breakfast Casserole 🍳🧀🌶️
Mexican Egg Casserole 🍳🧀🍅
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Description:
Tomatoes and green chilies add color to this dish. This cheesy egg casserole has a delightful zip to it, making it perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even as a casual lunch or dinner dish.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | All-purpose flour |
| 1 tsp | Baking powder |
| 12 | Eggs |
| 4 cups | Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (divided) |
| 2 cups | Small curd cottage cheese |
| 2 | Plum tomatoes, diced |
| 1 can (4 oz) | Green chilies, diced |
| 1 | Green onions, chopped |
| 1/2 tsp | Dried oregano |
| 1/2 cup | Fresh cilantro, chopped |
| 1/2 tsp | Parsley, chopped |
| To taste | Salt |
| To taste | Pepper |
| Salsa, for serving |
Instructions:
-
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
-
Prepare the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and baking powder.
-
Mix Wet Ingredients: Add in the eggs, 3 1/2 cups of shredded Monterey Jack cheese, cottage cheese, diced tomatoes, green chilies, chopped green onions, hot pepper sauce, dried oregano, chopped fresh cilantro, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
-
Combine Well: Mix all the ingredients until well combined.
-
Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 13x9x2-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
-
Pour Batter: Pour the prepared egg mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
-
Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the remaining shredded Monterey Jack cheese on top of the egg mixture.
-
Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 15 minutes at 400°F (200°C).
-
Reduce Heat: After 15 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
-
Continue Baking: Continue baking for an additional 30 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
-
Rest: Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven and let it stand for 5 minutes to cool slightly.
-
Serve: Cut the Mexican Egg Casserole into squares and serve warm. Optionally, serve with salsa on the side.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 413.5
- Total Fat: 26.8g
- Saturated Fat: 14.1g
- Cholesterol: 338.9mg
- Sodium: 815.9mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 11.6g
- Fiber: 0.9g
- Sugar: 3.4g
- Protein: 30.9g
This Mexican Egg Casserole is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, perfect for any meal of the day. With its cheesy goodness and hint of spice, it’s sure to become a family favorite! Enjoy it hot out of the oven, or save leftovers for a quick and delicious meal later on.
