Egg Bake

I had the vegetarian version of this at a bed and breakfast in beautiful Napa, CA and it was terrific. (Cedar Gables Inn)

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 2 7x11 glass baking dishes

Ingredients

• 1  lb mild sausage (optional)
• 2⁄3 cup  diced red bell pepper
• 2⁄3 cup  diced yellow bell pepper
• 12  eggs
• 2⁄3 cup flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1⁄2 pints nonfat cottage cheese
• 1 1⁄2 lbs  grated monterey jack cheese
• 1 (7 ounce) can mild green chilies (do not drain)

• Garnishes

•  sour cream
•  green onion

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Generously butter baking dish (es) up to the top.
3. Brown sausage in frying pan.
4. Drain.
5. Saute bell peppers.
6. Cool.
7. Beat eggs with mixer until light and frothy.
8. Add baking powder and flour and beat again.
9. Stir in remaining ingredients.
10. Fill dish (es) 2/3 full to prevent spill-over.
11. Bake 45-50 minutes .
12. Garnish with sour cream and green onions if desired.
13. Serve with mild salsa.