I’m going to keep this short because we all have things to do this week.
Every family has its own Christmas morning traditions. I cherish those rituals—yes, even insisting my children watch It’s a Wonderful Life every year—while also enjoying new ones as our family grows.
Adding new family members often brings fresh traditions. One of my daughters-in-law, who lives in Oklahoma, always brings a Southwestern-style egg casserole to Christmas morning. It’s not just any casserole: green chiles are folded throughout the rich, cheesy, gooey dish, giving it a bright, savory kick.
I request this casserole every time I visit. I set calories and Weight Watchers Freestyle points aside and savor every indulgent bite.
Enjoy your own traditions this season, and be open to trying new ones—you might find a new favorite.
Here’s the recipe for the best Christmas morning dish I know.
Meet the Green Chile Egg Puff, the Best Christmas Morning Recipe in the World
Author: Marie Bostwick
Ingredients
| 10 eggs, beaten |
| 1 tablespoon butter |
| 1/2 cup flour |
| 1 teaspoon baking powder |
| 1/2 teaspoon salt |
| 16 ounces small curd cottage cheese |
| 1/2 cup butter, melted |
| 1/2 pound Monterey Jack cheese, grated |
| 1/2 pound Monterey Jack jalapeño cheese, grated |
| 4 oz can chopped green chiles |
| 1 pound sausage, ham, or bacon, cooked (optional) |
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter a 9 x 13 x 2-inch glass baking dish with 1 tablespoon of butter. In a large bowl, combine the beaten eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, cottage cheese, melted butter, grated Monterey Jack cheeses, chopped green chiles, and the cooked meat if using. Stir until evenly mixed. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake uncovered at 400°F for 15 minutes. Then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and set. Remove from the oven, let rest briefly, then cut into squares. Serve warm with salsa or guacamole and, if you like, mimosas.
Notes
This is a rich, celebratory dish—perfect for special occasions. It’s indulgent, so enjoy it as a treat with family and friends.