Southwestern Frittata
"This recipe is a modified version of the Southwestern Frittata served at the Joshua Grindle Inn. A wonderful B&B in Mendocino, Ca. I have modified it to more suit my family's tastes. Prepare the night before, and just pop into the oven in the morning for a special breakfast. We always have this as Christmas breakfast. It is in the oven baking while we open presents. You can use egg substitute, but if you do, add additional 1/2 to 1 cup grated cheese. Also, if you like spicy, increase green chilies to 14 oz, and use 1/2 teaspoon Cumin. You can also use corn tortillas instead of the whole wheat."
- Ready In:
- 1hr 5mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Serves:
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8-10
ingredients
- 8 whole wheat tortillas
- 7 ounces diced green chilies
- 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 medium tomatoes, diced
- 10 eggs, beaten
- 3⁄4 cup milk
- 1⁄4 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
- paprika (optional)
- cooking spray
directions
- Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the onion, garlic and cheeses.
- Mix the chilies and chopped tomatoes.
- Cut or tear the tortillas into 1 inch strips.
- Spread 1/3 of the chili and tomato mixture in the bottom of the pan.
- Top with 1/3 of the tortilla strips.
- Cover with 1/3 of the cheese mixture.
- Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
- Beat eggs and milk together with the Cumin, Salt and Pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture over the the layers.
- Sprinkle with the paprika.
- Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
- Next morning, preheat oven to 350 degree.
- Remove foil and bake for 45 minutes.
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Reviews
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This recipe turned out very nice. I made half of the recipe instead of the whole recipe and I made as posted. It was easy to put together ~ which I did early in the day and stuck in fridge until dinnertime. I served with my Recipe #290616 and French Tart's Recipe #268753. Thank you for posting! -
I used corn tortillas since our daughter cannot have flour (celiac disease)& I also used 1 can of diced tomatoes because I didn't have fresh ones. It was WONDERFUL. But, as I was thinking about it, it would probably be really good to use salsa in place of the tomatoes too. I think I'll try that the next time I make it. Thanks for a yummy recipe! -
I admit I used regular flour tortillas instead of healthy whole wheat. I also used Sargento Nacho & Taco Mixed Cheeses (comprised of cheddar, colby and monterey jack cheeses with Mexican seasonings added. The results were delectable--very cheesy with significant garlic flavoring. A great find and one I'll probably use for special breakfasts in the future. -
This is the best breakfast ever! It is also Jason's first try at your yummy cooking! A perfect 10!
Tweaks
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I used corn tortillas since our daughter cannot have flour (celiac disease)& I also used 1 can of diced tomatoes because I didn't have fresh ones. It was WONDERFUL. But, as I was thinking about it, it would probably be really good to use salsa in place of the tomatoes too. I think I'll try that the next time I make it. Thanks for a yummy recipe!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Simply Chris
Surprise, 41
<p>My favorite cookbook, well I guess I have 3...The Way to Cook, by Julia Child, the Low Fat Living Cookbook and The California Wine Country Cookbook II. I am retired, due to no longer being able to work because of complications from the Crohns Disease I have lived with since 1971. For a while I didn't even do any cooking or knitting since the inflammatory arthrisis (secondary to the Crohns) was too painful in my hands and feet. Fortunately I am now on a drug protocol that seems to be working, but I am still not able to be as productive as I would like. Still can't work, but I am cooking and knitting again. My husband and I moved to Surprise, Arizona at the end of January 2005. My husband is retired from being in the wine business. I love to cook (and we love to eat) and am always looking for new recipies to try. Due to a slight blood sugar problem my husband has to stick to a diet that eliminates sugars and bad carbs, so I have had to modify a lot of the recipes we like. I love Recipezaar, as I have found so many good, healthy recipes here. I hope you enjoy the recipes that I post as much as I have enjoyed the new ones I've found here.</p>
