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Inspired by [http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Corn-Tortilla-Quiche this recipe]<br>
 
Inspired by [http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Corn-Tortilla-Quiche this recipe]<br>
1 pound bulk pork sausage<br>
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1 pound bulk breakfast type pork sausage<br>
 
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese<br>
 
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese<br>
 
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded medium cheddar cheese<br>
 
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded medium cheddar cheese<br>
 
1/4 cup chopped canned green chilies<br>
 
1/4 cup chopped canned green chilies<br>
 
6 eggs, lightly beaten<br>
 
6 eggs, lightly beaten<br>
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream<br>
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1/4 cup heavy whipping cream – or Half n half<br>
 
1/2 teaspoon chili powder<br>
 
1/2 teaspoon chili powder<br>
 
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro<br>
 
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro<br>
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Butter a 9-in. pie plate, put the sausage in the bottom of the pie plate spreading it evenly.<br>
 
Butter a 9-in. pie plate, put the sausage in the bottom of the pie plate spreading it evenly.<br>
 
Layer 1/2 of the cheeses on top.<br>
 
Layer 1/2 of the cheeses on top.<br>
In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cream, chilis, chili powder, and half the cilantro.  Pour egg mixture over the sausage and top with remaining cheese.<br>
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In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cream, chilies, chili powder, and half the cilantro.  Pour egg mixture over the sausage and top with remaining cheese.<br>
Turn on broiler and broil for about 5 minutes to brown the cheese on top.  (WATCH CLOSELY while broiling!)  Turn oven back to 350° and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with the rest of the cilantro. Cut into wedges.  Serve with your favorite salsa and sour cream.  If you can get it I highly recommend [http://www.montereygourmetfoods.com/index.cfm/evk_salsas.htm Emerald Valley Salsa].
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Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. If the cheese is not browned and beautiful on top, turn on broiler and broil for 2- 5 minutes to brown the cheese on top. Sprinkle with the rest of the cilantro. Cut into wedges.  Serve with your favorite salsa and sour cream.  If you can get it I highly recommend [https://www.evkfoods.com/products/ Emerald Valley Salsa].<br>
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Note:<br>
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This recipe can be made and baked ahead and refrigerated.  It can be eaten cold or reheated in the microwave.  Either way it's delicious!

Latest revision as of 12:42, 8 January 2019

breakfast
From the kitchen of Alicia Wingren
Difficulty: easy

Zesty Sausage Frittata

Inspired by this recipe
1 pound bulk breakfast type pork sausage
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded medium cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped canned green chilies
6 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream – or Half n half
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a large skillet, cook the sausage until no longer pink; drain.
Butter a 9-in. pie plate, put the sausage in the bottom of the pie plate spreading it evenly.
Layer 1/2 of the cheeses on top.
In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cream, chilies, chili powder, and half the cilantro. Pour egg mixture over the sausage and top with remaining cheese.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. If the cheese is not browned and beautiful on top, turn on broiler and broil for 2- 5 minutes to brown the cheese on top. Sprinkle with the rest of the cilantro. Cut into wedges. Serve with your favorite salsa and sour cream. If you can get it I highly recommend Emerald Valley Salsa.

Note:
This recipe can be made and baked ahead and refrigerated. It can be eaten cold or reheated in the microwave. Either way it's delicious!