Recipe of the Day: Spicy Egg Bake

SPICY EGG BAKE

1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls

10 eggs

1/3 cup water

3 tablespoons butter

1 1/2 cups prepared taco meat

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1 cup salsa

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Unroll crescent roll dough into a greased 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Seal seams and perforations; set aside.

In a small bowl, whisk eggs and water.

In a large skillet, heat butter until hot. Add egg mixture; cook and stir over medium heat until eggs are almost set. Remove from the heat.

Sprinkle taco meat over dough. Layer with eggs, cheeses and salsa. Bake, uncovered, 14-16 minutes, or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Yield: 8 servings, each with 481 calories, 32 grams fat, 327 mg cholesterol, 981 mg sodium, 19 grams carbohydrates, 3 grams fiber, 30 grams protein.

Simple & Delicious January/February 2010

This story was originally published March 4, 2016 at 3:27 AM.