Posted by: JaneH 09-15-99 8:32 AM
Corn Tortilla Quiche
3/4 pound bulk pork sausage
5 corn tortillas
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped canned green chilies
6 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup whipping cream or equal amount of evaporated milk
1/2 cup small-curd cottage cheese
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro or parsley
Preheat oven to 350° F.
In a skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink, drain.
Place four tortillas in a greased 9 inch pie plate, overlapping and extending 1/2 inch beyond rim; place remaining tortilla in center.
Layer with sausage, cheeses, and chilies.
Combine eggs, cream, cottage cheese, and chili powder; slowly pour over chilies.
Bake for 45 minutes or until center is set and puffed.
Sprinkle with cilantro and cut into wedges.
6 servings.