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Salsa Verde Egg Bake

Kelly
This Cheesy Salsa Verde Egg Bake is a quick and easy dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. Made with layers of gooey cheddar cheese, tangy salsa verde, and fluffy eggs, it’s a flavorful crowd-pleaser. The recipe is simple: whisk eggs with salsa and optional jalapeños, layer with cheese in a baking dish, and bake until golden and set.
Ready in about 30 minutes, it’s customizable for spice levels and pairs wonderfully with toppings like avocado, sour cream, or tortilla chips. A satisfying dish for any time of day!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 230 kcal

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking dish For baking the dish.
  • Mixing Bowl To whisk together the eggs, salsa verde, and jalapenos.
  • Whisk or fork For beating the eggs and combining the ingredients.
  • measuring cups and spoons To measure out the salsa verde and optional jalapenos.
  • Non-stick Cooking spray To prepare the baking dish and prevent sticking.
  • Oven Preheated to 350℉ for baking.
  • Cutting board and knife If you're chopping fresh or jarred jalapenos for the recipe
  • Spatula or serving spoon For serving the egg bake neatly.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Cheddar Cheese
  • ½ cup salsa verde
  • 3 large eggs, well beaten
  • jarred jalapeno slices chopped finely (optional) to taste

Instructions
 

  • Spray an 8 X 8 in baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, salsa and jalapenos. (You can omit peppers if you choose.)
  • Layer bottom of baking dish with ½ of cheese.
  • Pour egg mixture over cheese in baking dish.
  • Top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.

Notes

  • These nutrional estimates assume the use of sharp cheddar cheese, jarred salsa verde, and jarred jalapeños.
  • For lower sodium, choose reduced-sodium cheese or salsa.
  • Percent daily values (%DV) are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 14gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg
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