Tex-mex egg bake

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsCheddar cheese, grated
1poundsMonterey Jack, grated
2(4 oz.) cans diced green chilies
4Eggs (separated)
½teaspoonSalt
teaspoonPepper
cupEvaporated milk, undiluted
1tablespoonFlour
2Tomatoes, sliced

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine chilies and cheese in a well buttered pan or 2 quart casserole, 12x8x2. In a large bowl beat whites until stiff peaks form. In small bowl combine yolks, salt, pepper, milk and flour; mix until well blended. Then with rubber scraper gently fold whites into yolks. Pour this over the cheese and chili mixture. Mix with a fork. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and arrange tomato slices on top. Put back in oven and bake 30 minutes more. Serve at once.