Name: Cheesy Brunch Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1 pint fat-free cottage cheese; 1 pound low-fat shredded Monterey jack cheese; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 5 large eggs, beaten; 10 large egg whites, beaten; 1/2 cup flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 can chopped green chiles; dash salt

Cheesy Brunch Casserole

This breakfast casserole has been a favorite for ages! Rather than using just whole eggs, we use egg whites for a portion, and the fat-free and low-fat cheese combination gives it a really rich flavor. This recipe is the complete opposite of bland. With several different kinds of cheeses and other added ingredients, this healthy casserole recipe is fluffy and full of protein. You're going to love it.

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Preparation Time10 min

Cooking Time55 min

Cooking MethodCasserole

Ingredients

1 pint fat-free cottage cheese
1 pound low-fat shredded Monterey jack cheese
1/4 cup butter, melted
5 large eggs, beaten
10 large egg whites, beaten
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 can chopped green chiles
dash salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
Combine melted butter and beaten eggs and egg whites together.
Add cheeses and chiles and mix well.
Add flour, baking powder, and salt and combine thoroughly.
Spread mixture evenly in a 9"x11" greased baking dish and bake at 400F degrees for 15 minutes.
Reduce heat to 350F degrees and continue baking for 35-40 minutes.