Green Chili Egg Bake Casserole - House of Nash Eats (2024)

With only 10 minutes of prep and the option to assemble the day before and simply pop this Green Chili Egg Casserole in the oven in the morning, this is the answer to the easiest, more flavorful, protein-packed breakfast of your life. Brace yourself for compliments and high-fives.

Breakfast Egg Casserole Recipe

If you are agonizing over what to make for your next brunch that is as impressive as it is easy, this Green Chili Egg Casserole is the answer. Even though the recipe is vintage, it’s super on trend with the cottage cheese craze that is viral these days since it’s such a great source of healthy protein. Savory and satisfying, with a much punch of flavor from the diced green chilies, this breakfast casserole egg bake is assembled in under 10 minutes and never mushy or soggy like the croissant casseroles that you usually see.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Some of our other favorites for holidays or weekends are Crepes Recipe (How to Make Crepes and Crepe Filling Ideas), Copycat Waffle Love Liège Waffles, or Biscuits and Gravy Casserole!

Why You'll Love this Overnight Egg Bake Casserole

Make ahead breakfast casseroles are a staple for any holiday or special occasion for lots of reasons:

1. Breakfast casseroles are quick to throw together, can be made in advance, and easily feed a crowd.
2. They are savory and delicious, which is a nice change of pace from all the sweets.
3. Overnight egg casseroles are packed with protein so they are filling.

I think this green chili egg casserole is perfect for Christmas and Easter, as well as Mother's Day (seriously dads, you got this one - it's crazy easy), brunches, or even on nights when you don't know what to make and want to do breakfast for dinner (who's with me loving breakfast for dinner?!).

Is this an overnight breakfast casserole?

Yes! You can take one of two approaches if you want to make this green chili egg casserole in advance. You can mix up the ingredients and pour them into the pan the night before, then cover it and leave it in the fridge to pop in the oven in the morning.

Or you could actually go ahead and bake this make ahead breakfast casserole and then just reheat until warm. It actually heats up great!

Egg Casserole Ingredients

• Eggs - Use large, fresh eggs for the best taste.
• Cottage cheese - The secret ingredient! You won’t actually taste the cottage cheese or notice the texture. Most of my family aren’t cottage cheese fans like I am and even they gobble this dish right up.
• Mexican cheese blend - You can be pre-grated bags from the store or just use a combination of grated medium or sharp cheddar, monterey jack, and pepper jack cheese.
• Mild diced green chiles - These are the kind that come in a can. You will want to drain the juice before adding to your casserole.
• Salted butter - For a rich, buttery flavor.
• All-purpose flour
• Baking powder
• Salt

How to Make an Egg Bake Casserole with Green Chili

1. Beat the eggs. I find it easiest to just do this in my stand mixer, but you could really do this whole thing by hand using a whisk.
2. Mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add in the cottage cheese, shredded cheese, butter, and diced green chilies, stirring just until combined.
4. Pour into a buttered 9x13-inch baking dish, then bake in the oven at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes until browned around the edges and set in the center.
5. Wait just a few minutes for it to cool and set up a bit, then slice and serve warm!

Green Chili Egg Casserole Recipe Tips

• Cottage Cheese - If you are hung up on the addition of cottage cheese in this green chili egg casserole, it really bakes into the casserole and the texture (which seems to be the issue for some people) is hardly noticeable (and a non-issue if you already like cottage cheese).
• Eggs & Flour - The eggs get a little rise and structure from a combination of just ½ cup of flour and a little baking powder. The flour to egg ratio is really small and doesn't even come close to making this more like a German pancake.
• Cheese - I love Tillamook's shredded farmstyle cut cheese. It is so good and melted better than any other pre-grated cheese that I have tried.
• Mix-Ins - You can totally change things up to make any flavor combo you feel like or use whatever cheese or other mix-ins you have on hand. Sub in mozzarella cheese, add some bacon or cooked and crumbled sausage or veggies.
• Toppings - I set aside a little of the cheese and green onions to sprinkle over the top of my casserole, just to make it look a little bit nicer for these photos, but honestly, usually I just mix it all in.
• Meal Prep - You can slice the cooked green chili egg casserole and freeze it individually for quick morning breakfasts. It's not as great as when it is freshly made, but it's still pretty good.
• Spice Levels - This is really like a crustless quiche and the diced green chilies are really mild, so there is no need to worry about your family thinking this is too spicy. Unless you get the hot diced green chilies on accident!

What to Serve with Green Chili Casserole

Here are some ideas for things to serve with your green chili egg casserole to round out your meal.

• Fresh Fruit:A fruit salad or a platter of sliced fruit can complement the savory flavors of an egg casserole.
• Breakfast Potatoes:Roasted or hash brown potatoes add heartiness to the meal.
• Bacon or Sausage:If you're looking for a more protein-heavy option, bacon or sausage links work well.
• Croissants or Pastries:For a brunch feel, offering croissants, muffins, or pastries can be a delightful addition.
• Waffles:We love serving this casserole for breakfast on Christmas morning withLiege wafflesfor a special meal.
• Toast or Bread:Serve with slices of toast, baguette, or crusty bread to mop up the delicious egg mixture. Toasted English muffins would be another great option.

How to Store this Egg Casserole Recipe

To store leftovers, let them cool, then cover them well with plastic wrap or transfer slices of the casserole to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

You can also freeze leftovers for up to 2 months. Let them thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating in the microwave or oven and serving.

Green Chili Egg Bake Recipe FAQs

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