Hatch Green Chile Egg Casserole

This casserole has been part of so many family Christmas mornings growing up.

With all the chaos of the holiday, it was the perfect thing to throw together — warm, comforting, filling, and able to feed everybody without much fuss.

This version keeps all of those nostalgic Hatch green chile flavors but adds ricotta for a richer, creamier twist. It’s also the perfect way to use some of the leftover ingredients from the ravioli adventure.

Top it with Hatch green chile chimichurri or your favorite green salsa, and serve with avocado, bacon, or honestly just a big cup of coffee.

Recipe at a Glance:

Prep Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 10 min Total Time: 1 hr 10 min Serves: 2–4

Ingredients:

• 2–3 roasted Hatch green chiles, peeled and seeded
  (or two 7 oz cans whole green chiles, drained and patted dry)

• 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese

• ¾ cup ricotta cheese

• 4 large eggs

• 1 cup whole milk

• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp ground black pepper

For serving:

• Hatch green chile chimichurri

• Fresh cilantro

• Avocado

• Cotija cheese (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven
   Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease an 8x8 baking dish.

2. Layer the cheese and chilies
   If using frozen Hatch green chiles, thaw completely and pat dry. Sprinkle a light layer of shredded cheese into the baking dish, then evenly scatter the diced green chiles over the top.

3. Make the egg mixture
   In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

4. Assemble the casserole
   Pour the egg mixture over the chiles and cheese. Drop small spoonfuls of ricotta across the top, then finish with another layer of shredded cheese. Because honestly… more cheese is always the right answer.

5. Bake
   Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden.

6. Finish and serve
   Let the casserole rest for about 10 minutes before slicing. Top with Hatch green chile chimichurri, cilantro, avocado, cotija cheese, or your favorite green salsa.

Make it Your Own

• Top with Hatch chimichurri, green salsa, or hot sauce

• Add cooked bacon or breakfast sausage

• Swap in canned green chiles if Hatch chiles aren’t available

• Great for meal prep and reheats beautifully