Impossible Chilies Cheese Pie
Get ready to fall in love with the bold flavors and effortless charm of this Impossible Chilies Cheese Pie! This savory marvel combines melted layers of shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses with the zesty kick of diced green chilies, all enveloped in a fluffy custard-like filling that magically forms its own golden crust as it bakes. Infused with aromatic spices like cumin and oregano, this one-dish wonder is a breeze to prepare, requiring just 15 minutes of prep time before the oven works its magic. Perfect for brunch, dinner, or a festive side dish, this irresistibly cheesy pie pairs beautifully with fresh salsa, sour cream, or a sprinkle of cilantro for serving. Easy, flavorful, and crowd-pleasing, this recipe truly lives up to its "impossible" name!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup diced green chilies (canned and drained)
- 1.5 cups milk
- 3 large eggs
- 0.5 cup baking mix (e.g., Bisquick)
- 1 teaspoon dried cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil (for greasing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish with butter or oil and set aside.
In the greased pie dish, evenly spread the shredded cheddar cheese and shredded Monterey Jack cheese as the base layer.
Sprinkle the diced green chilies over the cheese layer, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, baking mix, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the batter evenly over the cheese and chilies in the pie dish. Do not stir; the mixture will settle and bake into a pie with a self-forming crust.
Carefully place the pie dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the dish from the oven and allow the pie to cool for 5-10 minutes to set.
Slice into wedges and serve warm. Garnish with sour cream, salsa, or fresh cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
356 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.0 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.8 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 161 mg | 54% | |
| Sodium | 891 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.7 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 20.5 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 518 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 192 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
