You’ll Look Forward to Mornings Thanks to this Breakfast!

We can’t imagine leaving the house without having a hearty, stick-to-your-ribs breakfast, but sometimes we’re not quite in the mood for traditional breakfast fares like bacon and eggs or pancakes. In fact, sometimes we crave something a little more spicy and savory, something like you’d have for dinner — but we don’t have the time to make that kind of meal. That’s where this mouthwatering breakfast casserole comes in.

This egg, cheese and green chile breakfast casserole is loaded with flavor, thanks to the cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, green chiles, eggs, green onions, black olives and plenty of seasoning, including salt and pepper. Yum! It’s also really easy to make. Just combine the ingredients in a baking dish and then bake while you’re getting ready for school or work. By the time you’re done, a nice hot breakfast is waiting for you! It’s also ideal for anyone who doesn’t eat meat or anyone on a special diet who’s trying to reduce their carbs or monitor their blood sugar…or just watch their waistline!

Here’s everything you need to make this savory breakfast casserole. This recipe makes between six and eight servings.

Ingredients to Gather

• 12 eggs
• 2 cups cottage cheese, rinsed and drained well
• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
• (Use full-fat or low-fat cottage cheese and cheese, whichever you prefer)
• 1 can (4 oz.) diced green chiles
• 1/4 cup green onions, sliced, plus a little more for garnish if desired
• 1 can pitted black olives, drained and sliced (6 oz. can)
• 2 tsp. Spike seasoning (optional; use any all-purpose seasoning that’s good on eggs)
• salt/pepper to taste

Directions to Follow

Preheat oven to 375F/190C. Put cottage cheese in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse well with cold water, then let drain. Slice the green onions and drain and slice the olives.

Spray 9″ x 13″ glass or crockery casserole dish with olive oil or nonstick spray. Layer the drained cottage cheese, grated cheese, green onion, green chiles with juice, and sliced olives in the casserole dish.

Beat eggs and pour over the ingredients in the casserole dish. Stir gently with fork to be sure cheese/vegetable mixture is evenly distributed in eggs; then season with Spike Seasoning, salt, and fresh-ground black pepper. Bake 35-40 minutes, or until eggs are completely set and top is slightly browned.

Serve hot with toppings like guacamole, sour cream, salsa or Green Tabasco Sauce to add at the table if desired.

Have you made this breakfast casserole or others? What’s your favorite kind of breakfast casserole to make? Share your thoughts in the comment section below!

Article Source: Kalyn’s Kitchen