Southwestern Frittata Recipe

Name: Southwestern Frittata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 whole wheat tortillas; 7 ounces diced green chilies; 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 cup onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 4 medium tomatoes, diced; 10 eggs, beaten; 3/4 cup milk; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; paprika (optional); cooking spray

Servings: persons

8 whole wheat tortillas
7 ounces diced green chilies
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 medium tomatoes, diced
10 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
paprika (optional)
cooking spray

1
Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2
Mix the onion, garlic and cheeses.
3
Mix the chilies and chopped tomatoes.
4
Cut or tear the tortillas into 1 inch strips.
5
Spread 1/3 of the chili and tomato mixture in the bottom of the pan.
6
Top with 1/3 of the tortilla strips.
7
Cover with 1/3 of the cheese mixture.
8
Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
9
Beat eggs and milk together with the Cumin, Salt and Pepper.
10
Pour the egg mixture over the the layers.
11
Sprinkle with the paprika.
12
Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
13
Next morning, preheat oven to 350 degree.
14
Remove foil and bake for 45 minutes.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 whole wheat tortillas, 7 ounces diced green chilies, 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese, 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Frittata 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.

Southwestern Frittata

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