Corn Tortilla Quiche
A corn tortilla crust makes this tasty quiche a snap to assemble. "Cheesy wedges are great for breakfast, lunch or dinner," promises Leicha Welton from Fairbanks, Alaska. 6 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 45 min.
Ingredients
- 3/4 pound bulk pork sausage
- 5 corn tortillas (6 inches)
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped canned green chilies
- 6 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup 4% cottage cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
Directions
- In a large skillet, cook the sausage until no longer pink; drain.
- Place four tortillas in a greased 9-in. pie plate, overlapping and
- extending 1/2 in. beyond rim. Place remaining tortilla in the
- center. Layer with sausage, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses and
- chilies.
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cream, cottage cheese and chili
- powder; slowly pour over chilies. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or
- until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Sprinkle
- with cilantro. Cut into wedges. Yield: 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 465 calories, 35 g fat (18 g saturated fat), 301 mg cholesterol, 659 mg sodium,