CHORIZO QUICHE

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I had a pie crust to use and some black beans, so came up with this recipe. Be sure to use the Mexican style fresh chorizo, not the Spanish smoked & cured variety.

Provided by flower7

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

9 inches pie crusts, unbaked
8 ounces mexican chorizo sausage, casing removed (if necessary)
1/2 cup onion, chopped
0.5 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed & drained
1 1/2 cups Mexican blend cheese or 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
4 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Roll out pie crust and place in pie plate; set aside.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high and saute chorizo, breaking into smaller chunks, for 4-5 minutes or until mostly cooked through. Add onion and cook until onion is soft and chorizo is cooked all the way through. Stir in beans.
  • Place cheese in crust then add onion, chorizo & bean mixture.
  • Beat eggs and milk together until slightly foamy then add salt and pepper. Pour into pie shell.
  • Bake until brown and puffed, about 50 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack for 15 minutes before cutting and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.3, Fat 39.2, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 197.7, Sodium 1258.6, Carbohydrate 25.5, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 2.3, Protein 26

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