Mexican quiche

5 Eggs
1/4 C Flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 C butter, melted
1 4oz can green chilies
1 C cottage cheese
1/4 C chopped onion
1 Tbs. butter
1 C shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
1 Tsp. Mexican seasoning
1/3 C browned ground beef (optional)

Beat eggs lightly in large bowl. Stir in flour and baking powder. Add the 1/4 C melted butter, chilies, and cottage cheese. Saute onion in 1 Tbs. butter, add to mixture along with cheese, seasoning and beef( if desired). Pour mixture into a greased 9x9- inch baking dish, or pie plate and bake as 400 degrees for 15 minutes, reduce heat to 350 and continue baking about 30 minutes. Cut into small squares or wedges and serve hot. Makes 6 servings.