Description
This Best Tortilla Quiche recipe combines the convenience of tortillas with a flavorful egg and vegetable filling, baked to golden perfection. Ideal for breakfast or brunch, it offers a crispy tortilla crust filled with a savory mixture of eggs, cheese, bell peppers, spinach, onions, and optional sausage, topped with fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 4 medium flour tortillas (or corn tortillas for a gluten-free option)
Filling
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (or dairy-free milk alternative)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled beef or chicken sausage (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Garnish
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for baking the quiche evenly.
- Prepare the tortilla crust: Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish. Arrange the tortillas so they cover the bottom and sides of the dish, trimming any excess that hangs over. For a crispier crust, pre-bake the tortillas for 5 minutes before adding the filling.
- Make the egg mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the quiche: Evenly distribute the diced bell peppers, chopped spinach, diced onions, and cooked sausage (if using) over the tortilla crust. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and meat, then sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly on top.
- Bake: Place the assembled quiche in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges turn golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Remove the quiche from the oven and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas.
- The cooked sausage is optional and can be omitted or replaced with a vegetarian alternative.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables and cheese to your preference.
- Pre-baking the tortilla crust will give a crispier texture to the crust.
- Allowing the quiche to rest before slicing helps it set and makes serving easier.
