The joke goes that it is “na-cho cheese,” but Na-cho Average Casserole is all yours to enjoy! A bed of fluffy eggs cushions crunchy tortilla chips, just waiting to scoop up all the melty, tangy, sharp cheeses mixed into the bake! Tomatoes and cilantro add the brightness and zest of salsa to truly get Na-cho Average Casserole into the nacho feeling! This casserole really does go above and beyond the typical!
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup half-and-half or milk
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 cup Mexican cheese blend, shredded
- 1 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 2 cups kale, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup corn
- 4 cups tortilla chips
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2 –In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, the half-and-half, and the salt together.
Step 3 –Stir the cilantro, the Mexican cheese blend, and the goat cheese into the egg mixture.
Step 4 –Add the kale, the tomatoes, the corn, and the tortilla chips to the egg mixture and toss to coat.
Step 5 –Pour the mixture into a 2-2 1/2-quart baking dish.
Step 6 –Cover and bake the casserole until the eggs are set and the cheese is melted, about 30-35 minutes. Uncover the casserole for the last 5 minutes to brown the top.
Step 7 –Serve.
