Artichoke Cheese Egg Bake

This dish will be your new standard holiday recipe! Prepare the night before, then just pop in the oven on Christmas morning. 

Prep time: 15 minutes   

Chill time: overnight   

Cook time: 1 hour  

14  eggs

1 cup cottage cheese

1/2 cup flour

3 cups shredded Italian blend cheese 

1/2 cup chopped roasted red pepper

2 teaspoons dried basil

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 

1 teaspoon garlic salt

1 (14-oz.) canned artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped       

1 (6-oz.) package soft spreadable garlic and herb cheese

Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 13 X 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.  Beat eggs until light and fluffy.  Beat in cottage cheese, flour and seasonings. Stir in cheeses, red peppers and artichoke hearts.  Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Bake immediately or cover and refrigerate overnight.  Remove from refrigerator and remove cover.  Bake for 1 hour or until eggs are puffed, golden brown and cooked through. Makes 12 servings.