Best Fiesta Corn Tortilla Quiche Recipes

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CORN TORTILLA QUICHE



Corn Tortilla Quiche image

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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 pound bulk pork sausage
5 corn tortillas (6 inches)
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped canned green chilies
6 large 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

Steps:

  • 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 in the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with cilantro. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 calories, Fat 35g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 301mg cholesterol, Sodium 659mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

CORN TORTILLA QUICHE



Corn Tortilla Quiche image

Betty Ellis prepared this recipe for our January 2014 meeting.

Provided by Club Recipes

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 lb bulk pork sausage and chorizo
6 corn tortillas (6 inches)
1 c (4 ou) shredded monterey jack cheese
1 c (4 ou) shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 c chopped green chilies
6 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 c heavy whipping cream
1/2 c cottage cheese
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/4 c minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • 1. In a large skillet, cook sausages until no longer pink; drain.
  • 2. Place five tortillas in a buttered 9" pie plate, overlapping and extending 1/2 inch beyond rim. Place remaining tortilla in the center. Layer with sausages, most of the cheese an chilies.
  • 3. In a large bowl, combin the eggs, cream, cottage cheese, chili powder, cilantro; slowly pour over chilies. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
  • 4. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Garnish with cilantro. Cut into wedges.

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