Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. ground beef
  • 1/2 lb. pork sausage
  • 1 c. onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (4 oz.) cans whole green chilies, drained and seeded
  • 2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 c. all-purpose flour (unsifted)
  • 1 1/2 c. milk
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • Tabasco sauce to taste

Method

  • In a large skillet, crumble together the beef and sausage. Cook over medium heat, stirring until meat is browned.
  • Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is limp.
  • Drain off fat.
  • Line a 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish with half the chilies; top with 1 1/2 cups cheese.
  • Add meat mixture and top with remaining chilies; set aside.
  • Beat together eggs and flour until smooth; add milk, salt and Tabasco.
  • Blend well.
  • Pour egg mixture over casserole.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350° for about 40 minutes or until knife inserted off center comes out clean.
  • Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
  • Makes 6 servings.