Tex-Mex Cheese Pie

Submitted by Mysterygirl

"Ordinary days will feel like special days. :)"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) can whole kernel corn, well drained
• 1⁄4 cup chopped red pepper
• 1⁄4 cup chopped green pepper
• 6 pieces cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1 ready-made 9-inch pie shell, baked as directed
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8oz)
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• shredded monterey jack cheese (optional)
• mild salsa (optional)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Place corn, bellpepper, and bacon on the bottom of the crust and sprinkle with cheese.
3. Combine eggs, cream and chili powder and pour over ingredients in pie crust.
4. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
5. Sprinkle with monterey jack cheese, if desired.
6. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.
7. Serve with salsa if desired.

Reviews

[Dreamgoddess]

I chose this recipe in our adopted recipe swap. I made one change to the recipe. I added a pound of ground beef between the corn and cheese layers. While the recipe was good, I think the addition of just a few spices would make it fantastic. Next time I make this, I'm going to add minced garlic, cumin, salt and pepper and a dash of cayenne for a little kick. I actually had to bake the pie for 45 minutes before the egg was set. After it was done, I topped it with monterey jack cheese and popped it back in the oven until the cheese melted. Overall, a good recipe that just needs a little tweaking.

 

[Phaedra]

Just a thought..I am now going to try some lower fat items..the saturated fat is too high for our needs but the recipe as it stands is delicious! I will use egg beaters, soy station cheese, (which is really good!)and morningstar breakfast patties crumbled..it will reduce the calories greatly and more than that, reduce the high fat content! I will come back with a "way to go!" What I mean is that for those of us who must find our own way sometimes, this is a great recipe!