Mexico Chili-Cheese Appetizer Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Butter/Margarine1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Yellow cornmeal1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Baking powder1 Teaspoon
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Eggs4 , beaten
 Muenster cheese1 Cup (16 tbs), shredded
 Cottage cheese1 Cup (16 tbs), creamed
 Green chilies1 Can (10oz), chopped

Directions

Microwave: Grease 8-inch round glass cake dish.
Place butter in glass mixing bowl.
Cover tightly with Saran Wrap, turning back edge to vent.
Microcook at 100% power 1 1/2 minutes.
Stir in cornmeal, baking powder, and salt and mix until smooth.
Stir in eggs, cheeses, and chilies.
Recover, leaving vent, and micro-cook at 50% power 8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes until mixture is hot and cheese is melted.
Pour into prepared cake dish.
Cover tightly with Saran Wrap, turning back edge to vent.
Microcook at 100% power 3 to 4 minutes, or until knife inserted about 1 inch from center comes out clean.
Let stand covered on heatproof surface 5 minutes.
Cut into wedges.
Conventional: Grease 8-inch square or round baking dish.
Preheat oven to 325°F.
Melt butter in medium-size saucepan.
Add remaining ingredients, stirring until smooth.
Pour into prepared baking dish.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
Cut into wedges.
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