Chili Cheese Egg Puff
Chili Cheese Egg Puff
If you’ve ever had a breakfast or brunch meal at my home growing up, you probably ate my mother’s Chili Cheese Egg Puff recipe. This was one of her signature recipes. It uses a ton of eggs, cheese and cottage cheese, so it’s a little heavy on the saturated fat scale, but it’s relatively light, is super easy to make, can be made ahead and pleases a crowd. I love to top it with salsa and avocado. My mother always served it with a tray of fresh fruit and some type of roll or whole grain muffin. We’ll enjoy it for our Christmas brunch this year, but I’m quick to serve it for dinner at times when meat sounds too heavy or when I want something lighter.
It gets its name from the green chilies added for that smoky southwestern flavor. I use mild because I’m sort of a wimp when it comes to hot ‘n spicy. I don’t like to sweat when I eat. It puffs up when baking from the added baking powder and eggs and of course there’s plenty of Mexican cheese to provide the creamy buttery flavor everyone loves. It’s a winner and by sharing it with you, it’s like sharing a bit of my mother’s lore. She would want you to enjoy it too!
- Chili Cheese Egg Puff
- 10 eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 cups (16 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack or Colby/Jack cheese
- 2 cups (16 ounces) 2% low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
- In a large bowl, beat eggs on medium-high speed for 3 minutes or until light and lemon-colored. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to eggs and mix well. Stir in the cheeses and chilies.
- Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Mike Rosche
Ive been searching for a recipe that was close to my Mothers. She made what looks like IDENTICAL to your Mothers. My Mother is gone now, and now I can maybe remember her through your Mothers recipe. I’am going to cook this today. Thank you.
P.S…
I had searched many recipe’s on the web,and when I saw your Mothers,it was immediately the one and only one that I had chosen.
Karen
Hope this is the one, Mike. It is still a family favorite and reminds us all of our dear mother, too!
Tamara
This recipe sounds delish! I was just wondering, if you make it ahead of time do you bake and reheat or simply prepare and store in the refrigerator until ready to bake? If you bake and reheat, at what temp and for how long? Thanks so much for sharing this yummy recipe!
Karen
Good question Tamara. I would bake first before storing. If I bake ahead, then I reheat at 300-350 degrees for 15-20 minutes covered with foil or individual pieces can be microwaved quickly if serving a small group. I hope you love this as much as I do.