corn tortilla quiche

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The Villages, FL
Updated on Jan 23, 2014

Betty Ellis prepared this recipe for our January 2014 meeting.

prep time
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound bulk pork sausage and chorizo
  • 6 - corn tortillas (6 inches)
  • 1 cup (4 ou) shredded monterey jack cheese
  • 1 cup (4 ou) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped green chilies
  • 6 - eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

How To Make corn tortilla quiche

  • Step 1
    In a large skillet, cook sausages until no longer pink; drain.
  • Step 2
    Place five tortillas in a buttered 9" pie plate, overlapping and extending 1/2 inch beyond rim. Place remaining tortilla in the center. Layer with sausages, most of the cheese an chilies.
  • Step 3
    In a large bowl, combin the eggs, cream, cottage cheese, chili powder, cilantro; slowly pour over chilies. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
  • Step 4
    Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Garnish with cilantro. Cut into wedges.

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Culture: Mexican
Ingredient: Pork
Method: Bake

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