Chorizo Quiche In Cornmeal Crust

Source: RecipeLand

CORNMEAL CRUST
1/2 cup Cornmeal
3/4 cup Sifted flour
1/2 tsp Salt
1/8 tsp Black pepper
1/3 cup Shortening
4 tbsp -cold water (or more)

FILLING
6 slices Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 lb Chorizo; casings removed
1/4 c Sliced green onions
4 Eggs
2 c Whipping cream or Half and Half
Salt, pepper

To make crust, sift together cornmeal, flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.
Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add water, 1
tablespoon at a time, stirring lightly until mixture forms ball. Turn out
onto lightly floured board and roll dough to 13-inch circle. Fit loosely
into 9-inch pie plate or quiche pan. Fold edge under and flute.

Arrange cheese slices on bottom of crust. Fry sausage until cooked and
crumbly. Drain off fat. Sprinkle sausage on top of cheese, then top with
green onions. Lightly beat eggs in bowl, stir in whipping cream and season
to taste with salt and pepper. Pour over cheese and chorizo mixture. Place
on bottom rack of oven and bake at 450F 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350F and
bake additional 25 to 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

1992 The Los Angeles Times Karen Mintzias