Best Rio Grande Egg Puffs Recipes

GREEN CHILI EGG PUFF

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Green chilies add a touch of Southwest flavor to this fluffy egg dish. The cottage cheese offers nice texture, and people always love the gooey Montery Jack cheese melted throughout. -Laurel Leslie, Sonora, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

10 large eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups 4% cottage cheese
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat eggs on medium-high speed for 3 minutes or until light and lemon-colored. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to eggs and mix well. Stir in the cheeses and chiles. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 318mg cholesterol, Sodium 865mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein.

CHEESY EGG PUFFS

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My father loves to entertain, and these buttery egg delights are one of his favorite items to serve at brunch. The leftovers are perfect to reheat in the microwave on busy mornings, so Dad always stashes a few aside for me to take home once the party is over. -Amy Soto, Winfield, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
4 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup butter, cubed, divided
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
10 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups 4% cottage cheese

Steps:

In a skillet, saute the mushrooms and onions in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. , In another bowl, combine eggs and cheeses. Melt remaining butter; add to egg mixture. Stir into dry ingredients along with mushroom mixture., Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Carefully run the knife around edge of muffin cups before removing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 194mg cholesterol, Sodium 486mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 16g protein.