GREEN CHILE EGG CASSEROLE WITH COTTAGE CHEESE

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: whole grain tortillas

💰Cheaper: store-brand tortilla chips

Whole grain tortillas offer more fiber.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is often cheaper.

Crack all of the eggs into a large bowl.

Thoroughly whisk the eggs.

Add cottage cheese (fat-free, low-fat, or full fat) to the eggs.

Add diced green chiles, bell pepper, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder to the mixture.

Thoroughly mix to combine all the ingredients.

Spray the baking dish with oil to prevent sticking.

Pour the egg mixture into the baking dish.

Bake the egg casserole.

Let it rest for 20 to 30 minutes before enjoying.

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