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Green Chile Casserole

6 servings
Preparation 1 hour 5 minutes
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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 13x9-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
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Course; Casserole / Tortilla