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Nena's Cheddar and Chile Egg Casserole Recipe

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Category:
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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3 tbsp. butter, melted
5 large eggs, beaten
1 cup cottage cheese
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 4-oz. can diced green chiles
¼ cup flour
½ tsp. baking powder
Salt
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350º. Brush an 8-inch square baking dish with 1 tbsp. butter and set aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, chiles, flour, baking powder, ½ tsp. salt and the remaining 2 tbsp. butter.

Pour into the prepared dish and bake until set, about 35 minutes.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
40 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This recipe is from Heidi's mother-in-law, Nena Barley.

"Incredibly easy to make and endlessly adaptable, this breakfast never fails to please. I've made for breakfast, breakfast for dinner and for brunch with a number of guests and I'm always asked for the recipe."

 

 

 

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