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!!
Green Chile Tortilla Pie
adapted from Not Your Mothers Weeknight Cooking
serves 4
Total time: 60 minutes
1 to 2 tablespoons 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
Preheat the oven to 350F.
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.
 
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!
Congrats on being back home again. The green chile pie looks great!
Great meal idea! My hubs loves green chiles! Enjoy your time at home:)
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!
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
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.
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!
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.
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!!
A yummy pie! I love the idea.
Cheers,
Rosa
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!!
I love these types of recipes…simple, spicy, and delicious. The new header photos are great!
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.
WOW..this is amazing and oh so delish looking
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!
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!
That sounds fool proof enuff! i am sure it tastes good as well! Congrats on being a stay home mom again!
That sounds fool proof enuff! i am sure it tastes good as well! Congrats on being a stay home mom again!
yes…it's like a quiche, but far easier and far more flavorful! me likey.
I made this recipe last night but substituted Greek yogurt for sour cream – it was delicious!!! thanks for the wonderful recipe.
Ooo this sounds so yummy! And I love that the crust is just a tortilla – so easy!
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