Casserole Quiche With Crisp-Fried Tortilla Pieces Recipe

Name: Casserole Quiche With Crisp-Fried Tortilla Pieces
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tortillas (6-to-7 inches in diameter); about 1/2 cup vegetable oil, may use less; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove (or more); 1 mediuum sized bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 (7 ounce) can green chili salsa; 1 teaspoon dry oregano leaves; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon chili powder; salt, to taste; 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese (2 cups); 1 (7 ounce) can whole green chilies, seeded and cut into strips; 6 eggs; 1 ½ cups milk; sliced ripe olives (optional)

Servings: persons

6 tortillas (6-to-7 inches in diameter)
about 1/2 cup vegetable oil, may use less
1 lb lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove (or more)
1 mediuum sized bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 (7 ounce) can green chili salsa
1 teaspoon dry oregano leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
salt, to taste
8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese (2 cups)
1 (7 ounce) can whole green chilies, seeded and cut into strips
6 eggs
1 ½ cups milk
sliced ripe olives (optional)

1
Cut each tortilla into 8 wedges.
2
Fry in hot vegetable oil until crisp.
3
Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt, if desired.
4
Store in an air-tight container(I use a zippered bag).
5
Crumble beef into a wide frying pan.Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until meat is browned.
6
Add onion,garlic, and bell pepper; cook for 5 minutes.
7
Stir in salsa, oregano, cumin, and chile powder; season to taste with salt.
8
Arrange about half of the tortilla wedges in a greased shallow 3qt.
9
casserole; top evenly with about half of the meat mixture, then half the cheese.
10
Distribute chile strips over the cheese.
11
Top with remaining meat mixture and cheese.
12
Tuck the remaining tortilla wedges, with points up, around edge of dish.
13
Beat together eggs, milk, and 1/4 teaspoons salt; pour over top.
14
Bake in a 375F oven until top feels set when lightly touched (25 to 30 minutes).
15
Garnish with olives, if using.

850

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tortillas (6-to-7 inches in diameter), about 1/2 cup vegetable oil, may use less, 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Casserole Quiche With Crisp-Fried Tortilla Pieces falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Casserole Quiche With Crisp-Fried Tortilla Pieces

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