Mary's Breakfast Casserole

I first had this at our friends', Mike & Mary. It has become one of my favorite breakfast casseroles!

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 10  eggs
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 1  pint small curd cottage cheese
• 1  lb  grated monterey jack cheese (or 1/2 lb cheddar cheese, and 1/2 lb. jack)
• 1⁄2 cup  melted butter
• 2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies, drained
•  crumbled bacon or   diced ham (optional) or   sliced sausage (optional)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, beat eggs;.
2. Add baking powder, flour and salt.
3. Add cottage cheese, and butter;.
4. Blend all until smooth.
5. Stir in green chiles, grated cheese and meat/vegetables of choice.
6. Grease 9X13-inch pan.
7. Bake in 350 degree oven for 35 minutes or until brown on top.