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Savory Tortilla Breakfast Pie

Savory Tortilla Breakfast Pie
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min
Serves
3
Serving
1

Ingredients

  • 1 large whole wheat tortilla
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 tbsp cottage cheese (drained)
  • 1 1/2 oz diced ham
  • 2 stalks chopped green onion
  • 1 1/2 oz shredded cheddar cheese
  • sea salt and black pepper to taste

Method

  1. 1Heat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round pie dish.
  2. 2Line the tortilla into the bottom and sides of the prepared dish.
  3. 3Beat the eggs with cottage cheese in a bowl until well combined.
  4. 4Pour the egg mixture over the tortilla base.
  5. 5Sprinkle with diced ham, green onion, and cheddar cheese.
  6. 6Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. 7Bake 25-30 minutes until filling is firm and tortilla edges are golden.
  8. 8Cool briefly before slicing and serving.

Good to know

Storage
Keep refrigerated in sealed container up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months
Serving Size
Made in 8-inch pie dish, each portion is about 1 1/2 cups
Variations
Try adding spinach, tomatoes, or fresh herbs like parsley, chives, and basil

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