Mom's Egg Casserole

Basic Recipe:

8 eggs
1 pt. cottage cheese
4 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese

Add ingredients of choice:

1 bunch green onions, diced
1 cup ham, cubed
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 can green chilies
(tomatoes, red or green peppers, white onions, etc. -- any ingredient that you like in an omelet)

If adding any of the above ingredients, increase eggs in recipe -- 10 if adding onions and ham, 12 if adding onions, ham, and mushrooms.

Beat eggs then add cottage cheese and beat again until blended. Fold in remainder of ingredients and pour into 9" by 13" glass baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

Hints:

• Saute mushrooms for a couple of minutes before adding them to recipe.
• Spray baking dish with non-stick baking spray for easier cleanup.
• Eggs can be prepared the night before and refrigerated; add about 20 minutes more to the baking time.
• Serve with salsa on the side.

Karren Mitchell