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For the chiles, I used La Morena escabeche-style jalapenos, but almost any kind will work.
Edie's Chili Cheese Cubes
Makes nine servings
8 eggs
1/2 cup unbleached all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
3 cups (12 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
8 ounces neufchatel cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
7 ounce can of pickled jalapeño chiles, drained, seeded, and chopped
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat the eggs until light. In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the flour mixture to the eggs and mix well. Add the cream cheese and beat until combined. Fold in the Monterey Jack, cottage cheese, and the chiles. Turn into a 9x9x2 dish and bake for forty minutes, or until a fork inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let stand for ten minutes. Cut into small squares and serve hot.
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3-13-2009 @1:17PM vgwatson said... THAT's why we've always had a jar of dried mushrooms in our kitchen.
All these years, and finally an explanation. It's another thing that's Edie's fault.
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