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Southwestern Egg Casserole Recipe

Southwestern Egg Casserole Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

12 (5 inch) corn tortillas, cut into 1 inch strips and divided
10 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup half-and-half
1 (12 oz) container low fat cottage cheese
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 cup mexican blend cheese, shredded
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups salsa

Directions:

Place tortilla strips on an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 325 degrees for 10 minutes or until crisp; cool.
Whisk eggs in a large bowl; stir in half and half, cottage cheese, salt and pepper.
Stir in three-fourths of the tortilla strips, 1 cup cheese, and green onions. Pour mixture into a lightly greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Cover with foil, and chill 8 hours.
Bake casserole, covered, at 325 degrees for 40 minutes or just until set. Remove casserole from oven, and let stand 5 minutes. (casserole will continue to get firms it cools).
Cut casserole into 12 squares. Spoon 2 tablespoons salsa over each serving, sprinkle with remaining tortilla strips.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	184.59 Kcal (773 kJ)
Calories from fat	90.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.11g	16%
Cholesterol	171.73mg	57%
Sodium	526.85mg	22%
Potassium	239.03mg	5%
Total Carbs	14.86g	5%
Sugars	1.9g	8%
Dietary Fiber	2.19g	9%
Protein	10.66g	21%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	2%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	139.8mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	137.25 Kcal (575 kJ)
Calories from fat	67.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.52g	16%
Cholesterol	127.69mg	57%
Sodium	391.73mg	22%
Potassium	177.73mg	5%
Total Carbs	11.05g	5%
Sugars	1.42g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.63g	9%
Protein	7.93g	21%
Vitamin C	1mg	2%
Iron	0.9mg	7%
Calcium	103.9mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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savory
bitter
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