This is the easiest and best egg casserole I have tried so far. My sweet mother-in-law shared this recipe with me. I make 3 or 4 at the time and keep them in the freezer to take to gatherings, feed guests, or surprise kids. Green chilies make it pop!
This recipe is a blast from the past! It was all the rage in the late 1970's but we called it 'Chile Cheese Appetizers'. (I still have the hand written recipe card from my friend Tonia.) Often making an appearance at brunch gatherings and holiday parties. Nothing has changed, it is still very good. If you are not dieting or concerned with calories, give this a try. It is also good rewarmed and wrapped in a flour tortilla with a little salsa for a great breakfast treat.
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Sorry to go against the great reviews this has but i cant understand how it has 5 stars. With 1lb of cheese and 2 lbs cottage cheese to 10 eggs how did i not know that this would result in a slimy wet mess which is exactly what it did. And I even left out the stick of butter!!! Horrible texture...YUCK!!!
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This recipe is a blast from the past! It was all the rage in the late 1970's but we called it 'Chile Cheese Appetizers'. (I still have the hand written recipe card from my friend Tonia.) Often making an appearance at brunch gatherings and holiday parties. Nothing has changed, it is still very good. If you are not dieting or concerned with calories, give this a try. It is also good rewarmed and wrapped in a flour tortilla with a little salsa for a great breakfast treat.
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Followed the recipe to the T with the bacon and thought it was quite good and full of flavor. A little cheesy (might try half the amount of shredded cheese next time) - maybe it's because I used cheddar jack instead of just monterey jack? A lot on the watery/mushy side - I'd think about putting down a brioche crust and adding some milk to compensate to make it more strata-like next time. Love the amount it makes though. Hubby loved it so I can't really complain. Used 6 slices of bacon baked at 365 for 14 minutes then cut up with scissors.
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A fabulous and easy dish. Best I have ever tasted. I think the cottage cheese is the secret to light and fluffy. I halved the recipe and it worked. I did add chopped green onions and diced fresh garlic. Super good and super easy. Looking forward to the leftovers.
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Really very good. I put the cottage cheese in a colander and pressed out excess liquid with paper towels. I used maple glazed ham instead of bacon. It also reheated well. May try with Cheddar or Jarlsburg cheese next time.
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Made it again but added 1 cup spinach that I squeezed all the water out of, 12 eggs , 1/2 pound cheddar 1/2 cup feta, 1/2 cup bacon bits and cooked in regular size muffin tin 15 minutes at 400, 15 minutes at 350. Makes about 18-20 and they are great for freezing for later
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Sorry to go against the great reviews this has but i cant understand how it has 5 stars. With 1lb of cheese and 2 lbs cottage cheese to 10 eggs how did i not know that this would result in a slimy wet mess which is exactly what it did. And I even left out the stick of butter!!! Horrible texture...YUCK!!!
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A friend brought this for breakfast because my husband does low carb and this doesn't call for bread or hash browns. It was a huge hit. I have been looking for a breakfast casserole that I liked for a long time and I have finally found it. She did use half cottage cheese and half mascarpone because that's what she had on hand and she also drained the cottage cheese as another reviewer suggested. I loved the texture and I think not using bread or potatoes is the key besides toast can always be served on the side. While eating the leftovers the next morning my hubs suggested I start making this one.
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Very good. I made this a day ahead of time. Use an electric mixer to mix eggs flour and baking powder before adding other ingredients. I also cut back on the amount of shredded cheese. I will make again.
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I did make some changes due to what I had on hand. I adjusted recipe to 6 servings. Used turkey sausage diced frozen onion & frozen bell pepper diced. 6 eggs any cheeses I had. Used 1/4 c self rising flour omitted baking powder. I made it in muffin pan & recipe made 15 muffins. Baked 350 for 45-1hour. Yummy yummy. Enjoy.
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Fast-and-Fabulous Egg and Cottage Cheese Casserole
Servings Per Recipe: 10 Calories: 488.8
% Daily Value *
protein:
32.8g
66 %
carbohydrates:
8.7g
3 %
dietary fiber:
0.3g
1 %
sugars:
1.2g
fat:
35.8g
55 %
saturated fat:
19.8g
99 %
cholesterol:
274.1mg
91 %
vitamin a iu:
1106.4IU
22 %
niacin equivalents:
7.7mg
59 %
vitamin b6:
0.2mg
14 %
vitamin c:
7.6mg
13 %
folate:
55.5mcg
14 %
calcium:
451.4mg
45 %
iron:
1.9mg
11 %
magnesium:
29mg
10 %
potassium:
260.3mg
7 %
sodium:
1129.8mg
45 %
thiamin:
0.2mg
17 %
calories from fat:
322.4
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
This recipe is a blast from the past! It was all the rage in the late 1970's but we called it 'Chile Cheese Appetizers'. (I still have the hand written recipe card from my friend Tonia.) Often making an appearance at brunch gatherings and holiday parties. Nothing has changed, it is still very good. If you are not dieting or concerned with calories, give this a try. It is also good rewarmed and wrapped in a flour tortilla with a little salsa for a great breakfast treat.
Followed the recipe to the T with the bacon and thought it was quite good and full of flavor. A little cheesy (might try half the amount of shredded cheese next time) - maybe it's because I used cheddar jack instead of just monterey jack? A lot on the watery/mushy side - I'd think about putting down a brioche crust and adding some milk to compensate to make it more strata-like next time. Love the amount it makes though. Hubby loved it so I can't really complain. Used 6 slices of bacon baked at 365 for 14 minutes then cut up with scissors.
A fabulous and easy dish. Best I have ever tasted. I think the cottage cheese is the secret to light and fluffy. I halved the recipe and it worked. I did add chopped green onions and diced fresh garlic. Super good and super easy. Looking forward to the leftovers.
Really very good. I put the cottage cheese in a colander and pressed out excess liquid with paper towels. I used maple glazed ham instead of bacon. It also reheated well. May try with Cheddar or Jarlsburg cheese next time.
Made it again but added 1 cup spinach that I squeezed all the water out of, 12 eggs , 1/2 pound cheddar 1/2 cup feta, 1/2 cup bacon bits and cooked in regular size muffin tin 15 minutes at 400, 15 minutes at 350. Makes about 18-20 and they are great for freezing for later
Sorry to go against the great reviews this has but i cant understand how it has 5 stars. With 1lb of cheese and 2 lbs cottage cheese to 10 eggs how did i not know that this would result in a slimy wet mess which is exactly what it did. And I even left out the stick of butter!!! Horrible texture...YUCK!!!
A friend brought this for breakfast because my husband does low carb and this doesn't call for bread or hash browns. It was a huge hit. I have been looking for a breakfast casserole that I liked for a long time and I have finally found it. She did use half cottage cheese and half mascarpone because that's what she had on hand and she also drained the cottage cheese as another reviewer suggested. I loved the texture and I think not using bread or potatoes is the key besides toast can always be served on the side. While eating the leftovers the next morning my hubs suggested I start making this one.
Very good. I made this a day ahead of time. Use an electric mixer to mix eggs flour and baking powder before adding other ingredients. I also cut back on the amount of shredded cheese. I will make again.
I did make some changes due to what I had on hand. I adjusted recipe to 6 servings. Used turkey sausage diced frozen onion & frozen bell pepper diced. 6 eggs any cheeses I had. Used 1/4 c self rising flour omitted baking powder. I made it in muffin pan & recipe made 15 muffins. Baked 350 for 45-1hour. Yummy yummy. Enjoy.
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