Mexican Quiche
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

This one-serving Mexican-style quiche has a tortilla crust and south-of-the-border fiiings.


Mexican Quiche

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Servings: 1 serving
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Related Categories: Breakfast Quiche, Mexican Cuisine
 
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Ingredients
  • 1  6-inch
    flour tortilla
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  • 1/2  cup
    shredded Monterey Jack cheese (2 ounces)
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  • 3  ounces
    bulk pork sausage
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  • 1  tablespoon
    chopped green sweet pepper
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  • 1 
    egg
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  • 1/4  cup
    milk, light cream or half and half
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  • 1/8  teaspoon
    salt
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    Salsa (optional)
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    Fresh cilantro (optional)
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Directions
1.
Starting with a cold skillet, heat tortilla about 45 seconds or until warm, turning once. Place tortilla into a greased 15-ounce casserole. Top with 1/4 cup of the cheese.
2.
In same skillet cook sausage and green pepper until sausage is cooked and green pepper is crisp-tender; drain well. Spoon over tortilla and cheese in casserole.
3.
In a small bowl combine egg, milk or cream, and salt. Mix well. Pour egg mixture into casserole. Top with remaining cheese. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until firm. Serve with salsa and cilantro, if desired. Makes 1 serving.
Nutrition information
Calories 622, Total Fat 44 g, Saturated Fat 21 g, Cholesterol 324 mg, Sodium 1231 mg, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 36 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 16%, Calcium 55%, Iron 14%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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