Southwestern Quiche Recipe

Name: Southwestern Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 flour tortillas (8 inches); 1 pound uncooked chorizo; 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 green onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 large eggs, beaten; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; Salsa and cubed avocado, optional

Servings: persons

4 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1 pound uncooked chorizo
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon butter
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 large eggs, beaten
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salsa and cubed avocado, optional

1
In a greased 9-in. pie plate, arrange tortillas in an overlapping pattern so that they cover sides and bottom of pie plate, forming a crust. Set aside.
2
In a large skillet, cook chorizo over medium heat until fully cooked; drain and set aside. In the same skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until tender. Add onion, salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes longer.
3
In a large bowl, combine the eggs, half of the cheese, chorizo, cream, tomato, garlic powder and cumin. Stir in mushroom mixture. Pour into pie plate; top with remaining cheese. Cover edges of quiche with foil so tortillas do not burn.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Serve with salsa and avocado if desired.

880

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 4 flour tortillas (8 inches), 1 pound uncooked chorizo, 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms, 1 tablespoon butter, 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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