Chili Cheese Souffle Squares

8 Tbs butter
1/2 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
dash of salt

10 eggs
7 oz. green chiles
2 c cottage cheese
1 lb monterey jack cheese, shredded (can use pepperjack cheese, too, or a combination thereof)


Slice butter into large chunks and place in a 9 x 13 pan.  Place in oven and preheat to 400 degrees.  (Keep an eye on this so it doesn't burn!)

Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.  Add 1-2 eggs and whisk until there are no lumps.  Add remaining eggs and whisk until smooth.  Stir in chiles, cottage cheese and jack cheese and stir until just combined.

Remove pan from oven and tilt so the butter coats all over, then carefully pour butter into egg mixture and stir to combine.  Pour mixture back into warm pan.

When oven is preheated place pan in oven and cook for 15 minutes.  Reduce heat to 350 and cook an additional 30-35 minutes, or until top is golden and slightly browned.  Let cool (and set) for 10 minutes before slicing into squares and serving.



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Leftover Turkey Soup

1 Tbs butter
1 Tbs olive oil
1/2 c chopped carrots
1/2 c chopped celery
1/2 c finely chopped onion
1/4 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tsp fresh, chopped)
1/4 crushed dried rosemary (or 1 tsp fresh, chopped)
6 c turkey stock
3/4 c brown & wild rice
2 tsp kosher salt
pinch of pepper
1 c half and half
1/3 c flour
3-4 c chopped, leftover turkey


In a 6-quart saucepan, heat the butter and oil over medium heat until hot.  Add the carrots, celery, onion, thyme, and rosemary and cook, stirring often, until vegetables are slightly tender, 3-4 minutes.

Add the broth, rice, salt and pepper.  Bring the soup to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the rice is tender.  (For brown & wild rice, about 30 minutes.)

Whisk together (or blend) the half & half with the flour until smooth and there are no lumps.  Stir the flour mixture into the soup, whisking quickly, and simmer gently until slightly thickened, 5-6 minutes.  Stir in the cooked turkey and heat through.  Season to taste with additional salt and pepper as needed.


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