BRUNCH "BLINTZ" CASSEROLE

Brunch

Provided by ShiraShayn

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
5 eggs, divided
3/4 cup sugar, divided
2 teaspoons grated lemons, rind of
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup flour
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, melted
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon baking powder

Steps:

Beat cream cheese, ricotta cheese, 2 of the eggs, 1/4 cup of the sugar, lemon peel and lemon juice in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth; set aside.
Stir flour, melted butter, remaining 3 eggs, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, milk and baking powder in separate large bowl; whisk until smooth.
Pour 1/2 of the flour mixture into greased 13x9-inch baking dish.
Spoon cream cheese mixture evenly over flour mixture.
Gently spoon remaining flour mixture over top.
Bake at 325°F for 45 minutes or until set.
Cut into squares.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 675.4, Fat 53.1, SaturatedFat 31.3, Cholesterol 269, Sodium 616.3, Carbohydrate 36.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 21, Protein 15.7