Cheesy Potato and Green Chili Breakfast Casserole

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 2

Cheesy Potato and Green Chili Breakfast Casserole Recipe

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

8-10

Calories

400

Sugar

Fat

25g

Cheesy Potato and Green Chili Breakfast Casserole is a hearty and flavorful breakfast dish that is perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week. The combination of crispy potatoes, spicy green chilies, and gooey cheese makes this casserole a standout dish that will have everyone going back for seconds. Serve it with salsa and tortillas on the side to add even more flavor and texture to this already delicious dish.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2.	Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
3.	Arrange the frozen hash brown potatoes on the bottom of the baking dish.
4.	In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, water, salt, and pepper.
5.	Stir in the diced green chilies.
6.	Pour the egg mixture over the potatoes, making sure it covers the potatoes evenly.
7.	Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top of the egg mixture.
8.	Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9.	Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before cutting into it.
10.	Serve with salsa and tortillas on the side.

PROS

Cheesy Potato and Green Chili Breakfast Casserole is an easy and delicious way to feed a crowd for breakfast or brunch.

The casserole can be prepared ahead of time and baked before serving.

It’s also a great dish to make for meal prep, as it can be divided into individual portions and reheated throughout the week.

CONS

The cheese in this dish makes it high in fat and calories.

It’s not a great option for anyone looking to eat a low-fat or low-calorie breakfast.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Cheesy Potato and Green Chili Breakfast Casserole is a good source of protein, with each serving containing around 13 grams of protein.
It also contains vitamin C from the green chilies, as well as some calcium from the cheese.

	1 package frozen hash brown potatoes ( can be patties )
	12 -14 eggs
	1/2 cup water
	4 ounces diced green chilies
	1 1/2 cups mild cheddar cheese , shredded
	salt and pepper
	salsa
	tortilla