Green Chile Egg White Bake

It’s breakfast time for Honey, I’m Healthier! My Green Chile Cheese Egg White Bake is zesty, cheesy and packed with 15 grams of lean protein and 100ish calories/serving. It’s also so simple to throw together with minimal steps and only 4 ingredients. So many wins with this recipe!

Often times, recipes for egg white bites or casseroles that omit the heavy cream that makes many egg dishes extra yummy. It’s just not as good! This recipe has a secret ingredient that not only fills the void of heavy cream, but adds even more lean protein to the party! For an extra burst of flavor and creaminess, try a serving of the HIH lightened up Pantry Ranch Dressing over the top. It’s unreal!

What’s the secret ingredient? Low-fat cottage cheese! I’ll admit I wasn’t too keen on the thought initially, but once I threw together the first test recipe, I knew it was a winning ingredient. Low-fat cottage cheese is high in protein, moderate in carbs, and low in fat, but still has a creamy texture and great flavor! As an ingredient you’re adding nutrients, texture, and flavor to otherwise bland egg whites. You will have to get past the initial appearance and know the dish goes through an ugly duckling to swan transition from beginning to end! Swan might be a stretch, but you get the point. Add this dish to your breakfast rotation or meal prep. It’s amazing!

Keys to Success

1. When this recipe says to generously spray with nonstick spray, it means GENEROUSLY. Don’t skimp on the nonstick spray. Egg whites can be a real pain to scrub off of a pan when the get baked onto the sides and bottom. You’ll thank me for this tip when you aren’t scraping baked bits of egg white off a pan for 15 minutes!
2. Strain the cottage cheese really well. If you skip this step, your egg white bake will still be delicious, but it will be watery. For the perfect texture and appearance, get as much of the liquid out of the cottage cheese as you’re able.
3. Don’t over blend the egg whites and cottage cheese. Since this isn’t a soufflé, we don’t need lots of air whipped into the eggs. Just blend until you can barely see the bits of cottage cheese. No more than 20 seconds.

Will this recipe work for egg white bites?

You bet! I prefer a casserole dish simply because I can’t stand the tedious nature of scrubbing out a muffin tin. This recipe will make approximately 24 egg white bites. I’ve said it once above and once in the recipe, make sure to be generous with the non-stick spray.

Green Chile Salsa Recommendations

I don’t always find green chile salsa at the grocery stores near me. Here’s a ranking of my favorites, a good substitute and where I find them.

1. The fire roasted green chiles you buy off the roadside stands in rural New Mexico, blended with at bit of salt and lime juice. Nothing beats these green chiles, but if you aren’t close to New Mexico, the other options below are also very tasty.
2. 505 Southwestern Flame Roasted Green Chiles – my Father cannot live without a jar and a back-up jar of this sauce in the house at all times. The link is for Amazon shipment, my Mother finds 40 oz jars at Costco.
3. Great Value Fire Roasted and Peeled Green Chiles – a great budget friendly way to go. I’d recommend 4 cans for this recipe. You can find these at Walmart!
4. Herdez Fire Roasted Salsa Verde – there aren’t any green chiles in this sauce, but it’s green and it’s delicious. A great substitute if you can’t find any of the above options.