This Green Chile Tortilla Pie is crowd pleasing and super easy and a little unconventional by using a tortilla as the crust.
Today is the start of me being a stay-at-home mom again. I have been looking forward to this for so long! The last few months have been so crazy busy, and I’m looking forward to being able to take a breath and focus on different things now.
But the thing that I have found is that now, even though I just left my job, I can already tell my life is going to be filled with different things! A different kind of busy, but still busy. Which is why you will still be getting easy, fast recipes from me most days here. But really, that’s my style anyway – as much as I love being in the kitchen, I can’t imagine spending hours in there every day!!
This is a great idea for a weeknight meal. Or it would be wonderful for a brunch. It does take a bit of time to bake, but the hands on time is very minimal and you can get other things done while it is in the oven. And I’m actually wondering if this would freeze well. I really need to get a large freezer one of these days so I can start testing what recipes freeze well! I loved the idea of using the tortilla for the crust on this – so easy – especially if you are afraid of crusts!!
More Green Chile Favorites
Chicken Lasagna with Green Chile and Cheese
Creamy Hatch Green Chile Dip
Green Chile Dogs
Green Chile Casserole
Green Chile Cheddar Bread
Green Chile Tortilla Pie
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- one 10-inch tortilla
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 4- ounce can roasted chopped green chiles drained
- 3 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup sour cream
- pinch of salt
- pinch of ground cumin
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- Grease a 9-inch pie plate with the oil. Place the tortilla in the bottom and press it down so it sticks to the bottom and the sides. Sprinkle two-thirds of the cheeses on the bottom of the tortilla. Sprinkle the chiles over the cheese.
- Beat together the eggs, sour cream, salt and cumin. Pour over the green chiles and cheese. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake in the center of the oven for 40 minutes or until set.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Monet says
Congratulations on such a big change! I know that your days will continue to be occupied with creativity and productivity…and I will continue to love the simple yet delicious recipes you bring me, week after week! This sounds great! I love southwestern flavored meals. Thank you for sharing, love. May peace and beauty shower down this week!
scrambledhenfruit says
I enjoyed being a SAHM- my kids are grown and I miss those days! Treasure them- they go by so quickly! Your tortilla pie looks great!
MaryBeth says
WOW..this is amazing and oh so delish looking
Joanne says
yay! I'm so excited for you deborah! I know how much you were looking forward to this day.
That tortilla pie looks so tasty. Bursting with flavor.
Liz says
I love these types of recipes…simple, spicy, and delicious. The new header photos are great!
Evan B says
You had me at chile and cheese 🙂 The thing about working a 9-5 is I work 9-5.. a stay at home mom's job never ends! My mom was a stay at home mom and I give you ladies ample amounts of credit for all you do!!
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
A yummy pie! I love the idea.
Cheers,
Rosa
Holly says
Your a lucky gal 🙂 Im a fulltime working mother of 3 and most days I wish I could stay at home!! And the recipe looks AWESOME!!
Tasha says
Congrats on being a SAHM again! I love the concept of this tortilla pie. It sounds quite delicious, and I always love recipes with minimal prep and the majority of cook time unattended.
jennaseverythingblog says
This looks easy and good. I agree with you–though I love cooking, hours per day in the kitchen is not my idea of awesome either. Thanks for the recipe!
teresa says
i know what you mean about being a stay-at-home mom. i've always been so amazed at how busy i am, when at the same time i don't feel like i have anything to do. so weird, but great at the same time!
this looks SO good, i love green chiles in anything.
MontyFam says
That's great that you're a SAHM again! I know you're starting to freeze more meals now and was wondering if you have heard of "30 Day Gourmet" freezer cooking book. I've been making freezer meals for a couple of years now, but just made my first entire months worth of meals (with help from my wonderful mother-in-law)to have after the birth of our daughter. The meals have been very good and the website has many more recipes. Just thought you might be interested in something like that and maybe even use it for a cookbook of the month!
Melissa
Georgia (The Comfort of Cooking) says
Congrats on your new SAHM status! I'm sure your hands will be just as tied, if not more, with the little ones. This chile tortilla pie looks delicious, Deborah. Thanks for the excellent dinner idea!
Maria says
Great meal idea! My hubs loves green chiles! Enjoy your time at home:)
Kim says
Congrats on being back home again. The green chile pie looks great!
Barbara says
I was a stay at home mom too and I was busy every second. Priorities are different, that's all!
Love your tortilla pie recipe!