Southwestern Quiche Recipe

Name: Southwestern Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 corn tortillas; 3 tablespoons oil; 1/2 medium onion, chopped; 1 (7 ounce) can corn mixed with chopped peppers, drained; 3 tablespoons canned diced diced green chilies; 3 tablespoons chopped black olives; 1 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced; 1 cup half-and-half; 3 eggs; 1/2 teaspoon salt; cayenne pepper, to taste; 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese; avocado, slices; parsley or cilantro

Servings: persons

8 corn tortillas
3 tablespoons oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 (7 ounce) can corn mixed with chopped peppers, drained
3 tablespoons canned diced diced green chilies
3 tablespoons chopped black olives
1 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
1 cup half-and-half
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
cayenne pepper, to taste
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
avocado, slices
parsley or cilantro

1
Submerge tortillas, one at a time in hot oil in skillet for about 5 seconds, just to seal and soften. Drain on paper towels.
2
Place one tortilla in center of 9 inch quiche or pie pan.
3
Arrange remaining tortillas around pan, overlapping slightly and allowing edge to extend 1-2 inches above rim of pan; set aside.
4
In oil remaining in skillet, cook onion until tender, but not browned.
5
Stir in corn, green chilies, olives and tomato.
6
Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes or until some of the moisture is evaporated; set aside.
7
In bowl, combine half-and-half, eggs, salt, and cayenne pepper.
8
Sprinkle cheese evenly over tortilla shell.
9
Sprinkle vegetables over cheese.
10
Pour egg mixture over all.
11
Bake at 375u00b0F for 35 minutes.
12
Cool 5 minutes.
13
Garnish top with avocado slices and cilantro or parsley.

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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 corn tortillas, 3 tablespoons oil, 1/2 medium onion, chopped, 1 (7 ounce) can corn mixed with chopped peppers, drained, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Quiche 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 Quiche

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