mexican cheese souffle

evanston, IL
Updated on Oct 14, 2010

This is always a hit. Serve with spicy sausage (chorizo sausages are good), fruit, warm tortillas. Great for brunch!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method ---
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 20 ounces canned green chiles (this equals 5, 4-ounce cans)
  • 1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, sliced
  • 1 pound monterey jack cheese, sliced
  • 4 large eggs, separated
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 13 ounces evaporated milk (1 can)
  • dash salt and pepper

How To Make mexican cheese souffle

  • Step 1
    Wash, flatten and remove seeds from chiles (if any). Place half the chilies in the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole.
  • Step 2
    Cover chilies with Cheddar cheese slices. Add remaining half of chilies ad cover with Monterey Jack slices.
  • Step 3
    Beat egg yolks, flour and milk. Add salt and pepper.
  • Step 4
    Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into egg yolk mixture.
  • Step 5
    Pour over chilies and cheese layers.
  • Step 6
    Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until top is brown.

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