RunAmok Mama's Chile Cheese Bake!

Not just for breakfast!

Looking to add some slimming, trimming hearty deliciousness to your day?  This low-carb Chile Cheese Bake is generous in protein and satiating fats, while keeping carbs to a healthy minimum!  Served with salsa and a little sour cream or Greek Yogurt this is a tasty, filling family-pleaser that won't add inches to your waistline! 

"S" for Trim Healthy Mama!

INGREDIENTS

9 eggs (preferably "farm fresh")
3 C shredded cheese (we like to use a Cheddar Jack mix)
2 C 1% - 2% Cottage Cheese (we like Daisy brand)
1/2 C Trim Healthy Mama Baking Blend (or RunAmok Mama's Quick Mix)
1 - 2 4 oz cans diced green chilies (drain excess liquid)
2 tsp Granulated Garlic
2 tsp Chili Powder
1.5 tsp Aluminum-free Baking Powder
1 tsp Ground Pepper
.5 tsp THM Super Sweet Blend (or Pyure)
.5 tsp Cayenne Pepper (or more if you want a bit more "kick")
1/4 tsp THM Mineral Salt (Himalayan Salt)
1 tsp butter or coconut oil, for greasing baking dish

Optional:
.5 lb Cooked, drained, crumbled bacon or sausage
3 - 4 green onions, diced

Serve with:
Salsa
Sour Cream
Greek Yogurt

DIRECTIONS

1.  Preheat oven to 350ºF.
2.  Grease baking 10X10 or 9X13 baking dish a little more than half-way up the sides. 
3.  In large mixing bowl, mix all ingredients together thoroughly, except for the butter.  *You can add the optional bacon or sausage, and/or green onions here as well.
4. Pour into prepared baking dish and then bake, uncovered for 45 - 50 minutes, or until the center is set. 
5.  Remove from oven and let sit for about 5 minutes before slicing to serve.

Yield:
9 servings