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Cheesy Fiesta Quesadilla Pie: Easy Brunch Delight
Impossibly Easy Quesadilla Pie Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 55 minutes
🥄 Servings: 6
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Butter or margarine |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 | Chopped tomato |
| 1 | Can of green chilies |
| 1 | Can of sliced ripe olives |
| 2 cups | Colby-monterey jack cheese |
| 1/2 tsp | Ground cumin |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 1/4 tsp | Pepper |
| 1/2 cup | Bisquick |
| 1 | Cup of milk |
| 2 | Eggs |
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Begin by preheating your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Spray a 9-inch pie plate with non-stick cooking spray, ensuring thorough coverage; set aside.
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Prepare the Vegetable Mixture:
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender; then remove the skillet from heat.
- Stir in chopped tomato, green chilies, sliced ripe olives, 1 cup of colby-monterey jack cheese, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Ensure all ingredients are well combined.
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Assemble the Pie:
- Spread the vegetable mixture evenly into the prepared pie plate, ensuring a smooth surface.
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Prepare the Batter:
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine Bisquick, milk, and eggs. Stir the mixture until it is well blended and smooth.
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Bake the Quesadilla Pie:
- Pour the prepared batter over the vegetable mixture in the pie plate, ensuring an even distribution.
- Place the pie plate in the preheated oven, uncovered, and bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until the pie is set and lightly golden on top.
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Final Touches:
- Once the pie is baked, sprinkle the remaining colby-monterey jack cheese over the top.
- Return the pie to the oven and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Serve:
- Allow the Impossibly Easy Quesadilla Pie to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Enjoy this delicious and satisfying breakfast or brunch dish with your favorite toppings or sides!
This recipe yields a savory pie bursting with flavors, featuring a harmonious blend of cheese, vegetables, and spices, all encased in a light and fluffy batter. It’s the perfect dish to impress guests at brunch gatherings or to enjoy as a comforting breakfast option on lazy weekends. So, gather your ingredients and embark on a culinary adventure that promises delightful results!
