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Andrew Fowler

Southwest Black Bean Egg Bake

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 10

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can black beans 15 ounces, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn thawed and patted dry
  • 1 can diced green chiles 4 ounces, drained
  • 12 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon butter for the dish

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F and butter a 9-by-13-inch dish.
  2. Spread the black beans, corn and green chiles evenly in the dish.
  3. Whisk the eggs, milk, cumin, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Stir in 1 1/2 cups pepper Jack.
  4. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  5. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the center is 160°F and no wet egg remains. Rest 10 minutes before cutting.