GENNIE'S NEW MEXICO GREEN CHILI
EGG CASSEROLE
 
8 to 12 hard-boiled eggs (jumbo), sliced
2 lg. cans whole green chilies, seeded and sliced lengthwise
8 corn tortillas, cut in strips

Spray large Pyrex dish with Pam and set aside.

CHEESE SAUCE:

2 c. half & half
1/4 lb. unsalted butter, melted
1/4 c. flour

Melt butter, add flour, then cream, cook until thick.

Add following to sauce: Pinch of thyme Pinch of basil 2 tbsp. dried parsley 1 sm. can chopped ripe olives 1 lg. jar chopped pimento, drained 3 green onions, chopped 1/2 lb. sharp Cheddar cheese

Beginning with eggs, alternate layers of eggs, green chilies and strips of corn tortillas with cheese sauce. End with sauce. Refrigerate overnight. Sprinkle with buttered bread crumbs and bake at 350 degrees for about 35 minutes or until nicely golden brown.

 

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