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August 8, 2011
Chile Puffed Eggs
Snacks & Appetizers
Prep time:
10 minutesCooking time:
40 minutes“If you are uncertain about the freshness of your eggs, try this simple test before you purchase any more. Place the egg in a bowl of cool, salted water. If the egg sinks, it is fresh. If it floats, discard it.”
Ingredients
Serves 24
- 8 eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups small curd cottage cheese
- 16 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
- 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chiles
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a medium baking dish. Whisk eggs in a large bowl.
2
Add flour, baking powder, salt, cottage cheese, Monterey Jack and butter to bowl; mix well.
3
Add chiles to bowl; mix well. Pour egg mixture into prepared baking dish.
4
Bake egg mixture until puffed and firm to the touch, about 40 minutes. Cool slightly. Cut into squares to serve.
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Always store eggs in the original carton. It keeps them from losing moisture and absorbing odors from other food in the refrigerator.
Great Pairings
French Toast Sticks
It's not necessary to buy bread just for this recipe. Grandma would always freeze stale bread slices until she had enough to make a batch.
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