Chili Cheese Puff Recipe
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Chili Cheese Puff

By: Mariane White 
"I found this recipe on a trip to Southern California. Since then, this versatile dish has become one of my family's favorites. I serve it as a special breakfast, for brunch or even Sunday night supper. Sausage or ham goes well with this snappy dish...and don't forget some corn muffins!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (20)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 5 eggs
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs well. Stir in next five ingredients. Add green chilies. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Serve immediately.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2010 by PAMMED   view full review
I got this recipe from my personal trainer - she is all about good protein! I freeze it in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2008 by WITZKEN   view full review
Excellent! I make a version of this without baking powder and it still puffs up great. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2008 by Ray   view full review
I really wish I could give this 3.5 stars because I wasn't totally won over, but I wasn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2008 by skturbokitty   view full review
This is the same recipe that my grandmother used to make! My family makes this all the time -...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2010 by Just Me   view full review
Husband new favorite breakfast meal. This is excellent. Nice change of pace. Thanks for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2010 by Scotdog Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Yum, tasty little breakfast. Kathy on the Recipe Exchange mentioned subbing protein powder for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2008 by SusyQ   view full review
This is an really good way for me to eat eggs without getting bored, this I mention they taste...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2010 by Sarah Jo   view full review
This was pretty straightforward. To cut down on some of the fat, I used "trim" cottage cheese....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2010 by cathyual   view full review
I make this for brunch and everyone always asks me for the recipe - it's delicious and easy!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2010 by MrsV   view full review
This was easy and delicious. Made it as one of several quiches for Thanksgiving morning...

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