Chile Ham Frittata

Ingredients

• 1 stick (or ½ cup) butter
• 10 eggs
• 2 egg whites
• ½ cup almond flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 (8-oz) cans diced green chiles (drained)
• 4 cups cottage cheese
• ½ cup cream cheese
• 1 lb shredded Monterey Jack
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1.5 cups diced ham
• Cilantro – to taste (2 tsp suggested)
• 2 small cans of organic stems and pieces, drained

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Place butter in a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Place pan in oven until butter is melted. Pour half the butter into a small bowl and set aside.

Beat eggs and egg whites lightly in a large bowl. Stir in flour, baking powder, chiles, all cheeses, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Pour egg mixture into baking pan. Pour reserved butter evenly over the top.

Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°F and bake 35 to 40 minutes or until casserole is set.

(Recipe via Sandy Cooper)