Southwestern Breakfast Bake

This puffy egg-topped dish is delicious served as a light dinner or breakfast.


Southwestern Breakfast Bake


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Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  15-ounce can  black beans, rinsed and drainedOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  canned enchilada sauceOn Sale
  • 2  4-1/2-ounce cans  diced green chile peppers, drainedOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  thinly sliced green onionsOn Sale
  •   Several dashes  bottled hot pepper sauce (optional)On Sale
  • 2  cloves  garlic, mincedOn Sale
  • 1  cup  shredded sharp cheddar cheese and/or shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers (4 ounces)On Sale
  • 3    egg whitesOn Sale
  • 3    egg yolksOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  milkOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  snipped fresh cilantroOn Sale
  •     Dairy sour cream (optional)On Sale
  •     Bottled salsa (optional)On Sale

Directions
1.
Grease a 2-quart square baking dish. In the prepared baking dish combine black beans, enchilada sauce, green chile peppers, green onions, hot pepper sauce (if desired), and garlic. Sprinkle with cheese.
2.
In a medium mixing bowl beat egg whites with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form (tips curl); set aside.
3.
In a large bowl combine egg yolks, flour, and salt. Using a wire whisk, beat mixture until combined (mixture will be stiff). Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Fold the beaten egg whites and cilantro into egg yolk mixture. Carefully pour the egg mixture over the bean mixture in baking dish.
4.
Bake in a 325 degree F oven about 45 minutes or until egg mixture appears set when gently shaken. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with sour cream, salsa, and additional snipped fresh cilantro. Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 163, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Sodium 488 mg, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 11 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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