Cousin Leslie's Brunch Frittata

 Cousin Leslie brought this frittata to a family 

brunch; it definitely was a crowd pleaser! 

Ingredients:
10 eggs
1/2 cup flour (all purpose or whole wheat)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups (16 ounces) small curd cottage cheese
1 pound shredded cheese (1/2 jack and 1/2 sharp cheddar or Mexican blend)
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
1 (7 ounce) can diced green chiles

Method:
Preheat oven to 350*. Beat eggs until light and "lemon" colored.  Add flour, baking powder, salt, cottage cheese, cheeses and melted butter. Blend until smooth and stir in chiles. Pour mixture into a well buttered 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake for 35 minutes or until lightly browned and the center appears firm. (A knife inserted in the center should come out clean. Serve while hot. Serves 10 - 12.

Notes: To make a spinach frittata, substitute 10 ounces of cooked and drained frozen chopped spinach, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, for the green chiles. (Leslie uses whole wheat flour in her frittata.) Even served at room temperature, this frittata is excellent.

Cousins Leslie & Marlena at a Family Brunch

February 20, 2016