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Tortilla Quiche Bake

A tortilla quiche bake is a delightful twist on the traditional quiche. Instead of using a pie crust, it incorporates tortillas as the base and layers them with eggs, cheese, and various fillings, making it a hearty and versatile meal. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 pieces Flour Tortillas
  • 6 eggs Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1 cup Cheese shredded (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend of Mexican cheeses)
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers diced
  • 1/2 cup Onions diced
  • 1 cup Spinach fresh
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Paprika

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tortillas into quarters or strips. Optionally, lightly toast them in a dry pan to add crispness.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  4. In a greased baking dish, layer the tortillas, followed by sautéed vegetables (bell peppers, onions, spinach). Pour the egg mixture over the layers.
  5. Top with shredded cheese and repeat the layering until all ingredients are used.
  6. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the quiche is golden brown and the eggs are fully set.

Notes

Feel free to customize the quiche by adding meats like bacon, sausage, or chicken, or use more vegetables to suit your preferences. For a gluten-free version, you can use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas.