Southwest Torte Recipe

Name: Southwest Torte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup olives ripe, sliced; 4 slices bacon; 1/2 cup sweet red bell peppers; 1/2 cup corn kernel; 3 large eggs large; 1 1/2 cups light cream (half&half); 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 cup flour, unbleached all-purpose; ⅓ cup cornmeal yellow; 1 tablespoon oregano dried; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup vegetable shortening vegetable; 1 x water cold

Servings: persons

1 cup cheddar cheese
1/4 cup olives ripe, sliced
4 slices bacon
1/2 cup sweet red bell peppers
1/2 cup corn kernel
3 large eggs large
1 1/2 cups light cream (half&half)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup flour, unbleached all-purpose
⅓ cup cornmeal yellow
1 tablespoon oregano dried
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable shortening vegetable
1 x water cold

1
Place the oven rack in the lowest position.
2
Heat the oven to 450F (230C).
3
Prepare Cornmeal Pastry; gather into a ball.
4
Press in the bottom and 2-inches up the sides of an ungreased springform pan, 9 X 3-inches in size.
5
Sprinkle cheese, olives, bacon, bell pepper and corn in the pastry lined pan.
6
Beat eggs slightly, beat in remianing ingredients.
7
Pour into the springform pan.
8
Bake uncovered on the lowest oven rack for 20 minutes.
9
Reduce the oven temperature to 300F (150C).
10
Bake until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes longer.
11
Let the torte stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
12
CORNMEAL PASTRY: Mix flour, cornmeal, oregano and salt in a small bowl; cut in the shortening until the particles are the sixe of fine crumbs.
13
Sprinkle in the water, 1 Tbls at a time, tossing with a fork until the flour is moistened and pastry almost cleans the sides of the bowl (add 1 to 2 teaspoons of water if necessary).

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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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup olives ripe, sliced, 4 slices bacon, 1/2 cup sweet red bell peppers, and more.

Yes, Southwest Torte falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Southwest Torte

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