6 servings
Green Chile Casserole
6 servings
Ingredients
- 12 corn tortillas 5 or 6 inch
- 2 cans each chopped green chiles, undrained 4.5 oz
- 2 ½ cups shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese 10 oz
- 1 jalapeño chile seeded, finely chopped, if desired
- ½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 2 oz
- 2 eggs
- 3 egg whites
- 2 cups fat-free skim milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Dash pepper
- Chunky-style salsa
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Spray 13×9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- Tear 6 of the tortillas into bite-size pieces; spread in bottom of baking dish.
- Layer 1 can of the green chiles and half of the Monterey Jack cheese over tortillas.
- Sprinkle with jalapeño chile.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas, green chiles and Monterey Jack cheese.
- Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
- In small bowl, beat eggs, egg whites, milk, salt and pepper until blended; pour slowly over casserole.
- Bake uncovered 45 to 50 minutes or until set and golden brown.
- Serve with salsa.
Notes & Wine Advice
Not only would this casserole make a delicious dinner—it could star as the main dish of a tasty brunch buffet!
Nutrition values
Calories: 360 kcal