Prize Winning Chile Cheese Appetizers

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 10 eggs
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 (8 ounce) can green chilies or 1 cup fresh chile, chopped
• 1 pint cottage cheese (small curd)
• 1 lb monterey jack cheese, shredded
• salsa, warmed (optional)

Instructions

1. In a 13 x 9 pan, melt butter.
2. Beat eggs lightly in a large bowl.
3. Add flour and baking powder; combine.
4. In another bowl, combine remaining ingredients, except salsa.
5. Combine cheese mixture to the flour; blend well.
6. Pour batter into pan and bake at 400°F for 14 minutes.
7. Reduce heat to 350°F and bake 35-40 minutes longer. Cut into appetizer size squares and serve warm with salsa (May also be served as a light lunch).