Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
12 unit

eggs

beaten

0.5 cup

all-purpose flour

1 tsp

baking powder

0.5 tsp

salt

optional

1 lb

monterey jack cheese

grated

3 cup

small curd cottage cheese

0.5 cup

butter

softened

4 unit

jalapenos

seeded and chopped

4 unit

chilies

drained and chopped

2 unit

pimientos

drained and chopped

7 unit

whole kernel corn

drained

Step 1
~10 min

Preheat oven to 350F and butter a 13 x 9" baking pan.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 2
~10 min

Beat eggs until light.

Step 3
~10 min

Add all remaining ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt, cheese, cottage cheese, butter, jalapenos, chilies, pimientos, and corn) and mix well.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 4
~10 min

Pour into prepared dish.

Step 5
~10 min

Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until puffy and golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add cooked sausage or bacon for extra flavor.

Use different types of cheese for a unique taste.

Garnish with fresh cilantro and sour cream.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled the night before and baked in the morning.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of salsa and avocado.

Offer sour cream and hot sauce as toppings.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fresh fruit salad
Toast

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southwestern United States

Cultural Significance

Popular breakfast and brunch dish in the Southwest.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas brunch
Easter brunch
Mother's Day brunch

Occasion Tags

Brunch
Breakfast
Holiday

Popularity Score

70/100

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