Tortilla Quiche Bake Recipe
This Tortilla Quiche Bake recipe is a quick and family-friendly dish perfect for brunch, weeknight dinners, or meal prep. It features layers of tortillas forming a crust filled with a creamy egg mixture, vegetables, cheese, and optional protein. Versatile and budget-friendly, it's easily customizable with ingredient swaps for dietary needs and flavor variations. Enjoy a slice of sunshine in every bite!
Equipment
- 1 9x13 inch Baking Dish For baking the quiche
- 1 Large Skillet For sautéing vegetables
- 2 Mixing Bowls For egg mixture and vegetables
- 1 Whisk To combine egg mixture
- 1 Measuring Cups and Spoons For accurate measurements
- 1 Cheese Grater For grating cheese
Ingredients
Quiche
- 6 large Tortillas flour or corn
- 6 large Eggs
- 1 cup Milk any kind
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream optional
- 1 cup Shredded Cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack, or blend
- 1 cup Chopped Vegetables onion, bell peppers, spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Cooked Protein sausage, ham, bacon, shredded chicken, optional
- 1 clove Garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper or to taste
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Fresh Parsley chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and other vegetables (like bell peppers, mushrooms) and cook for another 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp. If using spinach or tomatoes, add them in the last 2-3 minutes of cooking. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Arrange tortillas in the prepared baking dish, overlapping them to cover the bottom and slightly up the sides, creating a tortilla "crust." You might need to tear or cut some tortillas to fit snugly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream (if using), oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the tortilla base in the baking dish. Distribute the sautéed vegetables and cooked protein (if using) evenly over the cheese. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and cheese. Top with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the quiche is set and the top is golden brown. To check for doneness, a knife inserted into the center should come out mostly clean. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Safety Tip: Always use oven mitts when handling hot baking dishes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy every flavorful bite!
Notes
Make it Ahead: Assemble the quiche and store it in the refrigerator unbaked for up to 24 hours before baking.
Customize Your Veggies: Feel free to use any combination of your favorite vegetables. Roasted vegetables add a deeper flavor.
Spice it Up: Add a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes to the egg mixture for a spicy kick.
Customize Your Veggies: Feel free to use any combination of your favorite vegetables. Roasted vegetables add a deeper flavor.
Spice it Up: Add a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes to the egg mixture for a spicy kick.