How to Make an Easy Egg and Cheese Bake

This How-To will show you how to put together an amazing casserole dish that can be served at any meal!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 8 Eggs, Beaten
• 1/2 c. flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 16-oz carton small curd cottage cheese
• 2 cups (8oz) shredded monterey jack cheese
• 2 cups (8oz) shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 4-oz cans chopped green chilis, drained
• 1/4 c. melted butter
• 13x9x2 baking dish

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Lightly grease the 13 x 9 x 2 baking dish and then set aside.

2. In large mixing bowl, combine the eggs (beaten), flour and baking powder - be sure to stir these ingredients well. Next, you will want to stir into this mixture the remaining ingredients: cottage cheese, Monterey jack cheese, cheddar cheese, butter and the 2 cans of green chilies. Stir the mixture until all ingredients are evenly distributed and mixed well.

3. Pour this mixture into a lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2 baking dish. Pop it into the over and bake for approximately 35 minutes. Use a toothpick as a tester. If the toothpick comes smoothly out of the bake, then it's full cooked.

4. Slice the bake into 12 individual slices and serve!

Tips & Warnings

• You can add different type of ingredients, such as ham or sausage, to vary the recipe.
• Prepare all ingredient a day ahead of time, keep covered in the refrigerator and then bake when ready - whether it be later that day or the next!
• Depending on the oven, the cooking time can vary between 35-45 minutes.
• If you're not big on spice, try using 1 can of green chilies instead of 2.
• Margarine can be substituted for the butter.
• Egg Beaters can be substituted for the whole eggs.