With all of the great fall produce around it seems that I have not had zucchini in a while and I think that I may been having withdrawal symptoms. This recipe for a zucchini and green chili breakfast casserole from Kalyn’s Kitchen has been on my mind since I saw it and I finally had to give in and make it. I have made and enjoyed egg breakfast casseroles with jalapenos and baked egg dishes with zucchini in the past, and I liked the sound of combining the zucchini with the spicy green chilies in an egg breakfast casserole. I stuck fairly close to the recipe, though I decided to use grated zucchini as I like the way that it melds in without disturbing the overall texture of the baked egg too much. I also had an almost finished jar of pickled jalapeno peppers that I added for a bit of extra heat. Egg casseroles like this are as easy to make as; mix, pour and bake and they make a lot so you have leftovers for a few really quick and tasty breakfasts during the week. This zucchini and green chili egg casserole turned out as well as I had been anticipating! I served the casserole with some salsa and a dab of sour cream and it made for a breakfast with a kick that really gets you going in the morning!
Zucchini and Green Chile Egg Breakfast Casserole
ingredients
- 10 eggs
- 1 1/2 cup zucchini (grated, squeezed and drained)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies (drained)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
- salt and pepper to taste
directions
- Mix everything in a bowl.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 8 inch square baking pan.
- Bake in a preheated 375F/190C oven until the eggs are firmly set and golden brown on top, about 25-35 minutes.
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Queen B. says
October 9, 2009 at 12:26 ammost perfect combo.
ever.
Lady P says
October 9, 2009 at 12:46 amyes yes YES! i still have lots of zucchini left to deal with – ahhhh, i love the way you think
and cook
Kalyn says
October 9, 2009 at 3:16 amSo glad you liked it, and I do like your idea of using grated zucchini!
Nina Timm says
October 9, 2009 at 3:21 amI ma so glad tomorrow morning is Saturday so I can make this for a easy late morning breakfast…..
GarlicBOSS says
October 9, 2009 at 4:21 amKevin, this recipe is delicious…thanks
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
October 9, 2009 at 6:20 amThat dish looks really tasty and appetizing!
Cheers,
Rosa
Joanne says
October 9, 2009 at 10:17 amSounds like a great way to start off the day!
mirtilla says
October 9, 2009 at 12:16 pmMolto buono…
Anna says
October 9, 2009 at 12:39 pmHi Kevin! This is my first time on your blog, and I am mightly impressed. As a fellow Toronto-based blogger, it is great to know what is cookin' around here.
I love egg casseroles, by the way, so I am inspired by yours. Might be just the thing for brunch for my huge family gathering this weekend….
Lea Ann says
October 9, 2009 at 12:40 pmLooks delicious! I love cottage cheese/egg based quiche type dishes. This is a new one for me. Saving the recipe
Carrie says
October 9, 2009 at 12:59 pmSuch a different breakfast. It looks perfect!
CinnamonQuill says
October 9, 2009 at 2:02 pmOh, I think green chiles would really spice up zucchini! How I love zucchini, but it always needs a little something to boost its flavor. You've done it again!
Dawn says
October 9, 2009 at 2:55 pmohh I would eat this with a big ole chunk of kimchee.
nice!
Ben says
October 9, 2009 at 2:55 pmThat looks great for lunch right now.
Barbara says
October 9, 2009 at 4:08 pmLooks good! It would be a super brunch dish- or weekend breakfast when you can take time. Yum!
Elra says
October 9, 2009 at 4:40 pmHmmm, that look really yummy. I want to have breakfast like everyday!
Frenchie says
October 9, 2009 at 4:45 pmIt's so funny, so often when I click on a photo on Tastespotting or Foodgawker it leads me back here. Just goes to show I really like what you make, because I am always drawn to the photos without even knowing it's yours. You have a great blog here with amazing recipes. Great job.
George Gaston says
October 9, 2009 at 5:00 pmKevin… I have guest coming next weekend and this breakfast casserole will be perfect for Saturday morning. Many thanks for posting.
teresa says
October 9, 2009 at 5:25 pmgorgeous! this looks delicous!
Jenn says
October 9, 2009 at 8:38 pmHow long do you think it would take me from fly from LA to Toronto just to get a nice big slice of this? *drool*
Cathy - wheresmydamnanswer says
October 9, 2009 at 8:53 pmWhat a incredible combination. I am excited to make this for my next brunch!
Jenn@slim-shoppin says
October 9, 2009 at 10:01 pmIs it the cottage cheese that makes it look so fluffy?
It looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing Kevin
Homecooked says
October 9, 2009 at 11:39 pmDelicious way to start the day! Looks great!
hannah | honey & jam says
October 10, 2009 at 12:18 amI have this thing for breakfast casseroles, this one looks perfect.
Chris says
October 10, 2009 at 2:28 amAt first glance of the pic, I was sure that this was some derivative of corn bread because of the beautiful gold color. I looked at the ingredient list, back at the picture, back at the list….nope.
Great job, Kevin. I'm going to give this one a go.
Deborah says
October 10, 2009 at 4:30 amA perfect breakfast!
Peabody says
October 11, 2009 at 9:21 amYay for another vegetarian dish. This looks yummy, and I love the use of the zucchini.
Heidi says
October 14, 2009 at 3:30 amI recently found your blog and have become addicted! Great recipes!!! Thanks
kanadiyah says
October 22, 2009 at 4:57 pmMmm looks tasty…. but I think it makes too much for a single person, if I want to halve the recipe is it as easy as halving the ingredients? What about the cooking time? I am a total newbie at cooking so I would appreciate your advice 🙂
Kevin says
October 22, 2009 at 10:08 pmkanadiyah: I cut this recipe into 6 pieces and had one piece for breakfast each morning for the whole week. You could easily cut the recipe in half by halving all of the ingredients. I would also try to use a smaller baking dish. I would start looking to see if it was set at about the 15 minute marker and it should be done by the 25 minute marker at the latest.
Jeannie D says
September 4, 2011 at 10:00 pmThis was sooooo delicious and even better the next day!
BrownieSugar says
May 23, 2012 at 8:51 pmI love this casserole, but am not a cottage cheese fan. Can I omit it?
Kevin says
May 24, 2012 at 10:29 amBrownieSugar: You will not really taste the cottage cheese in the casserole but you could replace it with something like cream or even ricotta.
Anonymous says
August 24, 2012 at 3:30 pmCan I make this ahead and refrigerate?
Kevin says
August 24, 2012 at 6:31 pmAnonymous: Yes this will keep in the fridge for a few days. I like to make it on the weekend and then enjoy it for quick breakfasts during the week.
Elizabeth Campbell Duke says
December 24, 2013 at 5:59 pmLooking forward to this – it's waiting to be cooked tomorrow morning for our Christmas breakfast. I knew there was a reason those crushed chillies were calling me as I was shopping the other day.
kevin says
December 24, 2013 at 6:21 pmElizabeth Campbell Duke: Enjoy!
Vikki Gray says
May 8, 2014 at 12:16 amHave you ever doubled in a 9 x 13 dish?
kevin says
May 15, 2014 at 9:36 amVikki Gray: It will work, you will just need to watch the bake time as it may be a bit longer.
Angela says
December 7, 2017 at 7:30 amHi, this looks great and I would like to make if for a family brunch on Saturday.
Quick question as I have never used canned green chilies. Do they make the dish at all 'hot'? I ask as there are kids…
Thanks in advance.
Angela
kevin says
December 7, 2017 at 2:26 pmAngela: The canned green chilies are pretty mild but you can taste test them when you open the can and only add half if you think that would be better for them. Enjoy!