Chile Cheese Casserole Recipe

Name: Chile Cheese Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 4 cups baked tortilla chips, 2 1/2 ounces; 6 egg whites; 4 large eggs; 1/4 cup skim milk; 3/4 teaspoon ancho chili powder; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 (4-ounce) can mild chopped green chiles; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus whole leaves for garnish; 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, about 2 ounces; 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese, about 2 ounces; 1/2 cup prepared green salsa verde; Reduced-fat sour cream, optional

Servings: persons

Cooking spray
4 cups baked tortilla chips, 2 1/2 ounces
6 egg whites
4 large eggs
1/4 cup skim milk
3/4 teaspoon ancho chili powder
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (4-ounce) can mild chopped green chiles
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus whole leaves for garnish
1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, about 2 ounces
1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese, about 2 ounces
1/2 cup prepared green salsa verde
Reduced-fat sour cream, optional

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat a rectangular 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2
Coarsely crush the chips by hand and spread half of them into the bottom of the baking dish.
3
Whisk the egg whites, eggs, milk, ancho powder, and pepper in a large bowl until well combined.
4
Stir in the chopped chiles, chopped cilantro, and 1/4 cup each of the Cheddar and pepper jack cheeses; pour into the pan.
5
Sprinkle the remaining chips over the egg mixture.
6
Bake until the casserole is set around the edges but a little loose in the center, 20 to 25 minutes.
7
Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of each cheese and continue to bake until the cheeses are melted and the casserole is set in the center, about 10 minutes.
8
Let stand 10 minutes.
9
Serve with the salsa and, sour cream, if using.
10
Garnish with whole cilantro leaves.
11
Nutritional analysis per serving: (without optional sour cream)
12
Calories 202; Total Fat11g (Sat Fat 5.1g, Mono Fat 3g, Poly Fat .7g) ; Protein 14g; Carb 13g; Fiber 1g; Cholesterol 159mg; Sodium 415mg

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cooking spray, 4 cups baked tortilla chips, 2 1/2 ounces, 6 egg whites, 4 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Chile Cheese Casserole falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chile Cheese Casserole

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