Chorizo Quiche in Cornmeal Crust Recipe

Name: Chorizo Quiche in Cornmeal Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup cornmeal; 3/4 cup flour, all-purpose sifted; 1/2 teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; ⅓ cup vegetable shortening; 4 tablespoons water or more, cold; 6 slices monterey jack cheese; 1/2 pound chorizo sausage casings removed; 1/4 cup scallions, spring or green onions sliced; 4 large eggs; 2 cups heavy whipping cream or half and half; 1 x salt and black pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 cup cornmeal
3/4 cup flour, all-purpose sifted
1/2 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
⅓ cup vegetable shortening
4 tablespoons water or more, cold
6 slices monterey jack cheese
1/2 pound chorizo sausage casings removed
1/4 cup scallions, spring or green onions sliced
4 large eggs
2 cups heavy whipping cream or half and half
1 x salt and black pepper

1
To make crust, sift together cornmeal, flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.
2
Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3
Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring lightly until mixture forms ball.
4
Turn out onto lightly floured board and roll dough to 13-inch circle.
5
Fit loosely into 9-inch pie plate or quiche pan.
6
Fold edge under and flute.
7
Arrange cheese slices on bottom of crust.
8
Fry sausage until cooked and crumbly.
9
Drain off fat.
10
Sprinkle sausage on top of cheese, then top with green onions.
11
Lightly beat eggs in bowl, stir in whipping cream and season to taste with salt and pepper.
12
Pour over cheese and chorizo mixture.
13
Place on bottom rack of oven and bake at 450F 15 minutes.
14
Reduce heat to 350F (180C) and bake additional 25 to 30 minutes.
15
Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup cornmeal, 3/4 cup flour, all-purpose sifted, 1/2 teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Chorizo Quiche in Cornmeal Crust 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.

Chorizo Quiche in Cornmeal Crust

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