Nick Jonas's Chile Cheese Egg Casserole

By ClaudiaJan

"I’ve been living on my own for about a year, and I’m not the most talented chef—I can make a great sandwich, but it’s my brother Joe who’s amazing in the kitchen. So my mom, Denise, makes me this casserole, my favorite meal growing up, whenever she feels I need some home cooking." Click here to read the rest of Nick's Sunday Dinner story.

Ingredients

• ingredients:
• 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
• 10 eggs
• 2 egg whites
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 tsp baking powder2
• (8-oz) cans diced green chiles
• 1 quart (4 cups) cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
• 1 lb shredded Monterey Jack
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from dashrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. Place butter in a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Place pan in oven until butter is melted. Pour half the butter into a small bowl and set aside.

3. Beat eggs and egg whites lightly in a large bowl. Stir in flour, baking powder, chiles, all cheeses, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

4. Pour egg mixture into baking pan. Pour reserved butter evenly over the top.

5. Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°F and bake 35 to 40 minutes or until casserole is set.

Cook’s Tips:

1. You can make this dish in advance and reheat it, covered, in a 325°F oven until hot.

2. Spice things up with a dab of green chile enchilada sauce or your favorite salsa.

3. A tossed green salad is a great accompaniment for this casserole.