Description

Having guests overnight can make the next morning's breakfast a little stressful. Prepare this casserole the night before, bake it the next morning and you'll have a breakfast that all will enjoy. Serve it with toast, bacon or sausages, if desired.

Ingredients

• 12 eggs
• 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 t. baking powder
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1 pint cottage cheese, small curd (about 2 c.)
• 3 c. shredded Mexican cheese blend (or any combination of Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and/or pepper Jack)
• 6 T. butter, melted
• 8 oz. canned mild diced green chilies

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat eggs until light. Add flour, baking powder and salt; mix well. Add cottage cheese, cheese blend, butter and green chilies; mix until combined. Pour into prepared baking dish; cover; refrigerate overnight or bake immediately.
3. To bake: bake uncovered, for 35-40 minutes or until edges on top are browned and center is set and appears firm.