Manitoba Egg Farmers
Have a Question?
   
Submit
 
 
   
Nutrition & Education
Egg Industry
Animal Care
 
  
Previous Next Print Email to a Friend

Recipes
Recipe CollectionBreakfast, Brunch & Main Entrées

Mexican Egg & Chili Bake

Mexican Egg & Chili Bake
Click photo to enlarge.

Ingredients:
1 can (114 mL) diced mild green chilies, drained
1 ½ - 2 cups (6 oz/170 mL) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1 cup (250 mL) milk
2 tbsp (25 mL) all-purpose flour
½ tsp (2 mL) ground cumin
6 eggs
1 tsp (5 mL) chili powder
½ tsp (2 mL) salt
Garnish: Paprika
 
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch (22 cm) deep baking pan. Layer with half the cheese, chilies, then cheese. Whisk together eggs, milk, flour and seasonings until very well blended. Pour into pan. Sprinkle top with paprika.

Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until knife inserted in the centre comes out clean, and top is brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Makes 6 servings.

Nutrients per serving:
Calories: 228.3
Carbohydrates: 7.3 g
Fat: 15.3 g
Protein: 15.8 g
Sodium: 407.2 mg