Green Chile Frittata Recipe
Add a photo
1 of 3 Photos

Green Chile Frittata

By: Melanie 
"This rich recipe is great for either a brunch or breakfast. You can make this a day ahead if you want to serve it for an early morning breakfast. Just reheat in the microwave. You may use any combination of cheese in this recipe, even non-fat."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (123)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail Margaritas to Die For
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
55 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

Servings  (Help)

Calculate

 

Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 10 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, drained
  • 1 (16 ounce) container low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup melted butter

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the eggs, flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the green chile peppers, cottage cheese, Cheddar cheese, and melted butter. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
  3. Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C), and continue baking for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool slightly, and cut into small squares.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 225 | Total Fat: 14.3g | Cholesterol: 239mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

ADVERTISEMENT
reviews custom versions menus people who saved this
 

 view all reviews »  

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2007 by SwanInWA   view full review
I've made this recipe several times and it's terrific exactly as written. This weekend I put...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2007 by SOOZIENOOZIE   view full review
A Big Hit! I was skeptical, because I hate cottage cheese & have never heard of using it in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2005 by PAMELA04   view full review
I have made this several times for guests and for pot luck. Serve with salsa & sousr cream. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2003 by DIANAENGEL   view full review
This was a wonderful casserole! I added some diced ham and onions to it and baked it the day...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2007 by chellebelle   view full review
I needed a recipe to use up cottage cheese and came across this. I scaled it to 1/2 the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2004 by AEROGRRRL   view full review
I served this as one of the main entrees for Easter brunch. I used a combination of Colby/Jack...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2007 by C. Stuart   view full review
The whole family loved it! I added frozen New Mexico chiles instead of canned (and probably...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2007 by PENNY1010   view full review
Very good! So nice to have a breakfast casserole you don't have to put together the night before!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2006 by Please me with food   view full review
I have allways loved this dish.We have been making it for atlest 28 years.I loged on to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2007 by SweetBasil Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Pretty good -not the texture or flavor I was looking for. I usually make a green chile quiche...

profile image
By:  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
What’s Changed: 
profile image
By:  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
What’s Changed: 
 Sample
: 
  • Meals
  • Recipes
  • Tags Menu Tags
profile image
  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  | ,
Saved on
Recipe BoxRecipe Box | ProfileProfile | ReviewsReviews
 
Recipe Box
Menus
Shopping Lists

recipe box See something worth saving?
Register now to save all your favorites in your Recipe Box.

Sign up for FREE Now!

ADVERTISEMENT

Related Videos

Play Video Play Video
Frittata Primavera

See how simple it is to liven up a classic spring brunch.

Play Video Play Video
Easy Chile Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Try this quick and easy green chile chicken enchilada casserole.

Play Video Play Video
Tortilla Chorizo Scramble

See how to make a Mexican-style sausage and egg scramble.

More How-To and Recipe Videos »

Related Menus

Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Try Menu Planner | View Sample Menus »

Recently Viewed Recipes

Quick Links: Recipe Box | Shopping List | More »

Top Searches

 
Select Your Version:  Argentina  |  Australia & New Zealand  |  Brazil  |  Canada  |  China  |  France  |  Germany  |  India  |  Japan  |  Korea  |  Mexico  |  Netherlands  |  Poland

Quebec  |  Russia  |  SE Asia  |  United Kingdom & Ireland  |  United States