SOUTHWEST BREAKFAST TART

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Give your breakfast crowd a stick-to-the-ribs jump start on Christmas morning with this cheesy tart. It's packed with sausage, plenty of heat, holiday color and hearty Tex-Mex flavor. -Pamela Shank, Parkersburg, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 pound bulk spicy pork sausage
4 teaspoons chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry
1-1/4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
6 large eggs
1/3 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped green pepper
Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, chopped tomatoes and sliced green onions

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the sausage, jalapeno and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in chilies., Press pastry onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. tart pan with removable bottom; trim edges. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese over crust; top with sausage mixture., In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, salt and pepper. Pour over sausage mixture. Sprinkle with red and green peppers and 1/2 cup cheese., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until eggs are set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Serve with toppings of your choice. Freeze option: Before adding reserved cheese and toppings, securely wrap and freeze cooled quiche in plastic wrap and foil. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap quiche; reheat in oven until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. Top with cheese and toppings as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 30g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 259mg cholesterol, Sodium 763mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 17g protein.

Moti Achalu
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Tan Bir
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This tart is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Smasher Lord
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I love that this tart is healthy and delicious. It's a great way to start my day.


Leonard Montgomery
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This tart is a great make-ahead breakfast or brunch dish. I usually make it the night before and then just pop it in the oven in the morning.


Sabuj Roy
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the tart turned out great.


Maureen Njoki
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This tart is a great way to use up leftover ingredients. I always have a few eggs and some vegetables in my fridge, so this is a perfect recipe for me.


Peter Okoye
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I'm not usually a fan of quiche, but this tart changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Nosher Ali
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This tart is so good, I could eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.


Ramiz Anwar
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OMG! This tart is amazing! I've never had anything like it before.


Abdallah Juma Adams
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This tart is the perfect combination of flavors and textures. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is savory and satisfying.


Prapti Subedi
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Madison Bryand
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so versatile - you can add or subtract ingredients to suit your taste.


Itz Macdom
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I've made this tart several times now and it's always a winner. It's a great way to use up leftover taco meat.


Biplob Uraw
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This tart was a hit at my brunch party! Everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and it looks really impressive.


Alex Mims
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Absolutely delicious! The flavors of the southwest really shine through in this tart. I especially loved the combination of the black beans, corn, and salsa. The crust was also perfect - flaky and buttery.