PRIZE WINNING CHILE CHEESE APPETIZERS

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These excellent little puffs won first prize at a chile festival in New Mexico in 1984 by Helen Trujillo.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 28 Appetizers (approximately)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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)

Steps:

  • In a 13 x 9 pan, melt butter.
  • Beat eggs lightly in a large bowl.
  • Add flour and baking powder; combine.
  • In another bowl, combine remaining ingredients, except salsa.
  • Combine cheese mixture to the flour; blend well.
  • Pour batter into pan and bake at 400°F for 14 minutes.
  • 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).

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