Description
Green chile egg casserole from the Pioneer Woman combines hearty southwestern flavors with classic breakfast comfort. Home cooks appreciate this simple, satisfying dish that delivers zesty chile peppers and creamy eggs in one delightful meal you can enjoy with family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 eggs
- 7 oz (198 g) canned mild chopped green chiles
- 6 oz (170 g) monterey jack cheese, grated
- 8 oz (226 g) sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tbsps flour
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Calibrate oven temperature to 350°F (175°C), positioning rack in center position for optimal heat distribution.
- Cheese Foundation: Generously spread two-thirds of grated Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses across the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, creating an even, flavorful base layer.
- Flavor Layer: Distribute chopped green chiles uniformly over the cheese foundation, establishing a vibrant and zesty underlayer.
- Liquid Mixture Preparation: Blend flour with milk, whisking meticulously to eliminate potential lumps, gradually incorporating remaining milk until achieving a smooth, velvety consistency.
- Egg Integration: Whisk whole eggs into milk mixture, incorporating salt and black pepper, ensuring comprehensive blending and a uniform texture.
- Assembly: Pour egg mixture evenly over cheese and chile layers, guaranteeing complete coverage across the entire baking dish.
- Final Cheese Topping: Sprinkle remaining cheese over the surface, creating a golden, appetizing crust that will develop during baking.
- Baking Process: Slide dish into preheated oven, cooking for 25-35 minutes until eggs are completely set with a slight firmness in the center.
- Resting and Serving: After removing from oven, allow casserole to rest for 5 minutes, enabling flavor melding and temperature stabilization before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- Cheese Selection Matters: Use freshly grated cheese blocks instead of pre-shredded varieties for superior melting and richer flavor profile.
- Lump Prevention Technique: Whisk flour and milk slowly to create a smooth base, eliminating potential lumpy textures in the final dish.
- Temperature Precision: Allow casserole to rest 5 minutes after baking to help eggs set and enhance overall taste cohesion.
- Green Chile Flexibility: Adjust chile quantity based on personal spice preference, using mild or hot varieties to customize heat level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 332
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 560 mg