SOUTHWESTERN QUICHE

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I first made this dish when I was hosting a brunch. The Southwestern flavors really pop when served with salsa and a dollop of sour cream.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • 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., 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., 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., Bake at 350° 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 662 calories, Fat 50g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 287mg cholesterol, Sodium 1376mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

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