Chile-Egg Bake

I found this recipe and just had to try it! I have made Quiche' before but the kids all hate it. This was a cross between Quiche' and an omelette and I am happy to report that it was delicious and passed the "kid test"!

10 eggs
4 oz shredded mild cheddar
4 oz shredded Monterey Jack
1/2 cup flour
16 oz cottage cheese
4-oz can diced green chiles, drained
1 tsp salt
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
2 tsp onion powder

Mist a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. In a large bowl, beat eggs on medium until pale yellow and doubled in size. Toss cheese with four then add to eggs. Add remaining ingredients until combined.

Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until center is firm.

For those that know me, you'll remember that I am always tweaking recipes. I only did 4 tablespoons of butter and since I didn't have unsalted, I just used regular butter. I totally forgot about the onion powder (which I don't think the kids missed) and to make it more fulfilling, I added 1/2 pound of low-sodium turkey sausage. Next time, I will half the recipe since it was a lot for just the four of us.

You could make it up tonight and stick it in the fridge so it is ready to pop in the oven in the morning...just a thought :)