Source:

Teri

Serves/Makes:36

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp (60 ml) butter
• 5 eggs
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) flour
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) baking powder
• 1/8 tsp (1 ml) salt
• dash of cayenne
• 2 cups (475 ml) shredded monterey jack cheese or cheddar cheese (about 8 oz)
• 1 cup (225 ml) small-curd cottage cheese
• 1 (4 oz) can diced chilis

Preparation

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees (200 C.).
• Melt butter in a 9 in square baking pan in oven.
• In a large bowl, whisk eggs until well blended.
• Stir in flour, baking powder, salt, and cayenne,
• Tip the baking pan to coat bottom and sides: add melted butter to eggs.
• Add Monterey Jack cheese, cottage cheese, and chilis and blend well.
• Pour mixture into buttered pan and bake 15 minutes.
• Reduce oven temp to 350 degrees (175 C.).
• Bake another 30 to 35 minutes longer until top is lightly browned.
• Knife in center should show no evidence of uncooked egg.
• Let cool on a rack at least 10 min.
• Cut into 1 1/2 in squares.
• If made in advance, cover and refrigerate up to 2 days.
• Freeze for longer storage.
• Serve warm or at room temp.

Comments

I always make this for buffets or when I am going to a party and have to bring an appetizer. It is easy and everyone loves it. Happy Holidays!!!