Tortilla Chip Crust For Savory Pie Quiche Mexican Pie Etc Food

CORN TORTILLA QUICHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch pie plate.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in sausage. Cook and stir until sausage is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
• Place four tortillas in prepared pie plate, overlapping and extending 1/2-inch beyond rim; place remaining tortilla in center. Layer sausage, Monterey Jack cheese, Cheddar cheese, and green chilies over tortillas. Combine eggs, heavy whipping cream, ricotta cheese, and chili powder in a bowl; slowly pour egg mixture into pie plate.
• Bake in preheated oven until center is set and puffed, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro and cut into wedges.

TORTILLA CRUST

Steps:

• Sift the masa harina, flour and baking powder into a large bowl.
• Add water and oil and stir until a soft dough forms.
• Turn out dough onto a well floured board, pat into a round and gently roll to about 1/4 inch thickness.
• Carefully ease the crust into an 8 or 9 inch pie plate and prick the bottom.
• Bake at 400 for 15 minutes, fill with taco/chili filling and continue to bake for 45 minutes or until pie is done.

TORTILLA CHIP CRUST FOR SAVORY PIE (QUICHE, MEXICAN PIE, ETC.)

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix crushed chips and melted butter.
• Pat into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate.
• If using for quiche or anything with a very wet filling, pre-bake at 375 for 5 minutes and allow to cool before filling.

RYE CRUST FOR SAVORY PIES AND PASTRY (ADAPTED FROM RECIPE 243072

Steps:

• Place flours and salt in food processor work bowl and pulse for 2 seconds to combine.
• Add butter. Pulse 3-4 times, 2-3 seconds each time, or until mixture is crumbly.
• Sprinkle in water, a tablespoon at a time, pulsing briefly after each addition, until mixture pulls away from the side of the work bowl and starts to form a ball. I find that 4 tablespoons water is usually enough, but you can add up to 3 more if your mixture is dry--just don't let it get too wet and sticky.
• Remove from bowl and form into two balls.
• Flatten each ball slightly.
• Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for about 10 minutes.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball out into a circle.
• Use in any savory recipe that calls for pie crusts.