Chile Cheese Casserole

What does God call his nose? God knows.

Well, God knows that this is one mighty fine casserole. Cheesy and spiced just right. It works just as well for breakfast or dinner.

Chile Cheese Casserole

Ingredients:

4 cups tortilla chips, 2 1/2 ounces
6 egg whites
4 large eggs
1/4 cup skim milk
3/4 teaspoon 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
Sour cream, optional

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375℉. Grease a 2 quart baking dish.

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, chili powder, and pepper in a large bowl until well combined. Stir in the chopped chiles, chopped cilantro, and 1/4 cup each of the Cheddar and pepper jack cheeses; pour into the pan. Sprinkle the remaining chips over the egg mixture.

4. Bake until the casserole is set around the edges but a little loose in the center, 20 to 25 minutes.

5. 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. Let stand 10 minutes.

6. Serve with the salsa and sour cream, if using. Garnish with whole cilantro leaves.

Serves 6

Recipe from FoodNetwork.com