Favorite cheese casserole

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsJack cheese; shredded
1poundsCheddar cheese; shredded
4ouncesCanned diced green chiles
4Eggs; separated
cupEvaporated milk
1tablespoonFlour
½teaspoonSalt
teaspoonBlack pepper
2mediumsTomatoes; sliced

Directions

Combine cheeses and chiles and spoon into well-greased 12- x 7-inch baking dish. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Combine egg yolks, evaporated milk, flour, salt and pepper in another bowl and mix until well blended. Fold beaten whites into yolk mixture. Pour egg mixture over cheese in baking dish. Using fork, swirl egg mixture through cheese. Bake at 325F 30 minutes. Remove from oven and decorate with sliced tomatoes. Bake 30 minutes longer, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Makes 6 to 8 servings

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