Prize Winning Chile Cheese Appetizers

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

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a 13 x 9 pan, melt butter.

2. 2

   Beat eggs lightly in a large bowl.

3. 3

   Add flour and baking powder; combine.

4. 4

   In another bowl, combine remaining ingredients, except salsa.

5. 5

   Combine cheese mixture to the flour; blend well.

6. 6

   Pour batter into pan and bake at 400°F for 14 minutes.

7. 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).