Mexican Frittata

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

3 green onions, chopped

1 can (12 oz.) Mexican-style corn, drained

1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies, drained

1/4 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon ground cumin

Dash ground red pepper

1/4 cup unsifted all-purpose flour

5 lg. eggs

1/2 cup sour cream

1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese

1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese

cup prepared (bottled) salsa

1 cup tortilla chips

Black olives, quartered

Preparation

1. In microwave-safe 10 inch quiche or pie dish, microwave butter on HIGH 30 seconds; add green onion, corn, chilies, chili powder, salt, cumin and pepper; mix well. Microwave on HIGH 3 minutes, or until onion is tender, stirring after 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in flour until smooth.

2. In medium bowl, with wire whisk, beat eggs and sour cream; stir into corn mixture; add cheeses; mix well. Microwave on MEDIUM 20 minutes, or until egg mixture is almost set but still moist in center, rotating dish a quarter turn every 5 minutes. Let stand on counter 10 minutes. Garnish top with salsa, tortilla chips, black olives and, if desired, additional shredded cheese. Makes 6 to 8 servings.