Chorizo Quiche in Cornmeal Crust

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Simply Incredible!!! I have never had a quiche recipe work for me. They always end up a soupy mess and leave me frustrated and dejected. This one turned out so wonderfully and gorgeous - pretty enough for company. It tasted fantastic. I used a quiche pan instead of a 9" pie pan(as I said I never had one turn out, but it doesn't stop me from trying) ;-) If you like chorizo and want to try a quiche recipe that is totally fool proof - THIS IS THE ONE!!! Yummy!!! I'd give it 10 stars if I could.

60 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 45 minutes

692 calories per serving view nutrition facts

6 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients


Cornmeal crust
1/2	cup	cornmeal
3/4	cup	flour, all-purpose	sifted
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1/8	teaspoon	black pepper
1/3	cup	vegetable shortening
4	tablespoons	water	or more, cold

Filling
6	slices	monterey jack cheese
1/2	pound	chorizo sausage	casings removed
1/4	cup	scallions, spring or green onions	sliced
4	large	eggs
2	cups	heavy whipping cream	or half and half
1	x	salt and black pepper

Directions

To make crust, sift together cornmeal, flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.

Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring lightly until mixture forms ball.

Turn out onto lightly floured board and roll dough to 13-inch circle.

Fit loosely into 9-inch pie plate or quiche pan.

Fold edge under and flute.

Arrange cheese slices on bottom of crust.

Fry sausage until cooked and crumbly.

Drain off fat.

Sprinkle sausage on top of cheese, then top with green onions.

Lightly beat eggs in bowl, stir in whipping cream and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Pour over cheese and chorizo mixture.

Place on bottom rack of oven and bake at 450F 15 minutes.

Reduce heat to 350F and bake additional 25 to 30 minutes.

Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

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Simply Incredible!!! I have never had a quiche recipe work for me. They always end up a soupy mess and leave me frustrated and dejected. This one turned out so wonderfully and gorgeous - pretty enough for company. It tasted fantastic. I used a quiche pan instead of a 9" pie pan(as I said I never had one turn out, but it doesn't stop me from trying) ;-) If you like chorizo and want to try a quiche recipe that is totally fool proof - THIS IS THE ONE!!! Yummy!!! I'd give it 10 stars if I could.
over 5 years ago by Ty

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 218g

Amount per Serving

Calories 692 73% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 56.0g	86%
Saturated Fat 30.0g	151%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 308mg	103%
Sodium 896mg	37%
Total Carbohydrate 23.0g	8%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	5%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 24.0g	49%

Vitamin A	32%		Vitamin C	2%
Calcium	29%		Iron	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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