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Southwestern Egg Casserole

Name: Southwestern Egg Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 10 large eggs; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 2 cups (16 ounces) 4% cottage cheese; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles

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2 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Sandra Greaves, Yuma, Arizona

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Oct. 16, 2022

The more time I spend in the kitchen, the happier I am! These baked eggs with a true southwestern flavor are perfect to serve when entertaining overnight guests.

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Southwestern Egg Casserole

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Yield:12 servings

Prep:15 min

Cook:35 min

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Ingredients

10 large eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups (16 ounces) 4% cottage cheese
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles

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Directions

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In a large bowl, beat eggs. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; stir into eggs (batter will be lumpy). Add cheeses, butter and chiles. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.