Corn Tortilla Quiche

Method4 steps · about 1 hr 10 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch pie plate.

   Uses Greasing fat as needed for pie plate (source does not specify type)

2. 2

   Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in sausage. Cook and stir until sausage is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.

   Uses ¾ pound bulk pork sausage

3. 3

   Step 3: Place four tortillas in prepared pie plate, overlapping and extending 1/2-inch beyond rim; place remaining tortilla in center. Layer sausage, Monterey Jack cheese (1 cup), Cheddar cheese (1 cup), and green chilies over tortillas. Combine eggs (6), heavy whipping cream (½ cup), ricotta cheese (½ cup), and chili powder (½ teaspoon) in a bowl; slowly pour egg mixture into pie plate.

   Uses 5 (6 inch) corn tortillas · Browned drained sausage · 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese · 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese · ¼ cup canned chopped green chiles · 6 eggs, beaten · ½ cup heavy whipping cream · ½ cup ricotta cheese

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   Step 4: Bake in preheated oven until center is set and puffed, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro (¼ cup) and cut into wedges.

   Bake quiche · 45 minUses Assembled tortilla-crusted sausage quiche · ¼ cup minced fresh cilantro