Ingredients
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cooking spray
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5 large eggs, beaten
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2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
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1 cup small-curd cottage cheese
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¼ cup all-purpose flour
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4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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⅛ teaspoon salt
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⅛ teaspoon hot sauce (Optional)
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees. Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
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Combine eggs, Cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, flour, butter, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Stir to mix well. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
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Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes. Top with hot sauce before serving.
Cook's Note:
Try mixing in green chiles (in place of the hot sauce), spinach, or mushrooms.
High altitude directions: Use a pinch less baking powder and bake for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
556 | Calories |
43g | Fat |
9g | Carbs |
33g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 556 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 43g | 56% |
Saturated Fat 25g | 127% |
Cholesterol 344mg | 115% |
Sodium 963mg | 42% |
Total Carbohydrate 9g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Total Sugars 1g | |
Protein 33g | 66% |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 603mg | 46% |
Iron 2mg | 12% |
Potassium 211mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.