Quiche of Death ( Huevos De Muerte) Recipe

Name: Quiche of Death ( Huevos De Muerte)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lb country-style hot sausage; 12 lb chorizo sausage; 1 large onion, chopped; ½ cup red bell pepper, chopped; 10 jalapeno chiles, chopped (canned); 1 cup grated cheddar cheese; 1 cup grated monterey jack cheese; 4 eggs; 1 cup milk; 1 cup cilantro, washed and chopped; flour tortilla

Servings: persons

1
Fry the sausage and chorizo together.
2
Add the onion and bell pepper and fry to wilt.
3
Drain, but save, rendered fat.
4
Beat the eggs and milk together.
5
Stir the jalepenos and cilantro into egg/milk mixture.
6
Using a basting brush, paint both sides of 3 to 4 flour tortillas with the rendered fat and cover the bottom and sides of 1 10-inch pie pan, tearing the tortillas and overlapping as necessary to fill the gaps.
7
Repeat with another layer of tortillas painted with rendered fat as before.
8
Spread sausage, chorizo, onion, bell pepper mixture over tortillas.
9
Spread the cheddar and jack cheeses over sausage.
10
Pour the egg/milk/chile/cilantro mixture over the cheese.
11
Bake in 375F oven for about 40 minutes or until the pie is set.
12
Serve with salsa fresca and sliced jalapenos.

441

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lb country-style hot sausage, 12 lb chorizo sausage, 1 large onion, chopped, ½ cup red bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Quiche of Death ( Huevos De Muerte) 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.

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Quiche of Death ( Huevos De Muerte)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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