Corn Tortilla Quiche Recipe
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Corn Tortilla Quiche

By: Leicha Welton 
"A corn tortilla crust makes this tasty quiche a snap to assemble. 'Cheesy wedges are great for breakfast, lunch or dinner,' promises Leicha Welton from Fairbanks, Alaska."

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound bulk pork sausage
  • 5 (6 inch) corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup canned chopped green chiles
  • 6 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup small curd cottage cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro or parsley

Directions

  1. In a skillet, cook the sausage until no longer pink; drain. Place four tortillas in a greased 9-in. pie plate, overlapping and extending 1/2 in. beyond rim. Place remaining tortilla in the center. Layer with sausage, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses and chilies. Combine eggs, cream, cottage cheese and chili powder; slowly pour over chilies. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes or until the center is set and puffed. Sprinkle with cilantro. Cut into wedges.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2007 by Dea   view full review
This was certainly Fun in our mouths!! Wow-what a great idea for utilizing one of our staples,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2007 by PHOTOGIRL09   view full review
Wow, this was really good. And it looked just like the picture. I took another reviewers...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2007 by chellebelle   view full review
This was pretty tasty. The the tortilla crust added an interesting flavor, but was really hard...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2008 by Mrs.Smith   view full review
I had to use what I had on hand so I did make some changes, but it turned out fantastic....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2009 by PeggyM   view full review
Loved it!!! I was expecting it to be difficult to cut, but it wasn't and the wedges held their...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2007 by GRETCH23   view full review
This was great! I had never made quiche before, so I wasn't sure how well this would turn out....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2007 by amethestblaze Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
My family really liked this. We did add extra chilies and more onion than the recipe called...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2009 by gorgeousjo   view full review
We made this recipe this morning for brunch. I was looking for a recipe for a quiche that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2008 by WINNONA   view full review
Tortillas are great and easy twist to traditional pie crust. Used flour torts, reg. cottage...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2007 by cristina   view full review
I had bought 2 dozen enormous organic eggs and I have been looking for savory dishes in which...

 

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