This casserole can stand on its own for breakfast, or you can serve it with a salad for dinner and call it a day. It is easy to make and incredibly delicious!
Ingredients
2 cans chopped green chiles, divided
1 pound ground beef
1 onion, diced
1 8-oz bag Colby Jack cheese
1 tsp. baking powder
6 eggs, beaten
2/3 cup milk or heavy cream
1/4 cup low-carb bake mix (CarbQuik) or flour
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a frying pan, brown the ground beef and onion. Drain off the fat.
In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, baking powder, heavy cream, and low carb baking mix or flour. Whisk until eggs are well-beaten and the flour and baking powder are thoroughly combined.
In the bottom of an 8×8 inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray, spread one can of the green chiles.
Place half of the ground beef mixture on top of the chopped green chiles and top with cheese. Repeat the layers: green chilies, ground beef mixture and cheese.
Pour the egg mixture over the casserole. You may have to pour it in batches to allow the egg mixture to settle into the baking dish.
Place the casserole dish on a baking sheet and bake in a 350-degree oven for 45 minutes. Use a toothpick or skewer to test for doneness. If it comes out clean it is done. If it is not, bake in 10-minute intervals until done. You may need to cover with some foil to prevent the cheese from becoming too brown if it needs more time.
Serve hot with a side salad. This also makes a hearty breakfast.
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