High-Protein Chilaquiles Casserole Recipe for One or Two (4 Ingredients, 20 Minutes) High Protein Recipes Casseroles Mexican Recipes Tex-Mex Recipes Vegetarian Breakfast Brunch Budget Recipes

Chilaquiles cravings are real. One night while scrolling through cooking videos, I came across one for a mini chilaquiles casserole that looked delicious. With a little tweaking, I came up with this easy vegetarian chilaquiles casserole recipe for one or two people. This is a delicious high-protein breakfast, lunch or dinner, and a delicious way to get all the health benefits of protein.

To make this Mexican-inspired mini casserole recipe you only need four simple ingredients. Here is what to grab from your fridge and pantry: tortilla chips, pickled jalapenos or fresh jalapenos, eggs (read about the health benefits of eggs) and cheese. Pick a Mexican cheese like cheddar, Monterey Jack, pepper-jack or even a cheese blend. You can use grated cheese or cheese slices. I used cheese slices because it makes this budget recipe even quicker to prep.

These baked eggs with tortilla chips, peppers and cheese are wonderful for a high-protein breakfast, lunch or breakfast-for-dinner dinner. Top the baked chilaquiles with whatever toppings you'd like. I started with just fresh cilantro, but ended up grabbing a jar of salsa rojo. Salsa verde would also be delicious drizzled on top. Next time I make this recipe, I'm making sure I have some of my jalapeno crema in the fridge, too.

Cuisine: Mexican / Tex-Mex / American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 to 15 minutes
Total Time: 17 to 20 minutes
Servings: 1

Ingredients

• tortilla chips
• pickled jalapenos or fresh jalapenos, sliced
• 3 eggs
• cheese slices or grated cheese (I used Monterey Jack, but use your favorite Mexican cheese)

Here's how to make it: 

1. Put the tortilla chips on the bottom of an individual casserole dish.
2. Put the fresh or pickled jalapenos on top of the chips. (I used pickled jalapenos. You could also use fresh poblano peppers.)
3. Crack the eggs into a small bowl. Beat with a fork. Season with salt and black pepper, if desired. (If you more egg, crack a fourth egg.)
4. Pour the eggs over the top of the chips and peppers.
5. Top with the cheese. (Next time I will wait until the end of baking time to add the cheese so it stays cheesier.)
6. Bake in a preheated 375-degree F oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the eggs are set. (If you like looser eggs, cook it for less time.)
7. Serve. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.
8. You could also top the casserole with some green or red salsa. Store any leftovers covered in the fridge.

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