Southwestern Brunch Torte Recipes

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN TORTE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat 1 1/4 cups flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the butter with electric mixer on medium speed until butter is broken into pea-size pieces. With fork, stir in cold water until dough forms. Press in bottom of ungreased 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until light golden brown.
• Top baked pastry with chicken, olives, bell pepper, onions and cheese.
• In large bowl, beat 1/2 cup flour, the taco seasoning mix, baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, the sour cream, milk and eggs with wire whisk until smooth. Pour over filling ingredients in dish.
• Bake uncovered 45 to 50 minutes or until top is puffed and edges are deep golden brown. Cool 10 minutes before cutting. Serve with enchilada sauce and cilantro.

ITALIAN BRUNCH TORTE - FROM TOH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350, prepare a 9" spring form pan, double wrapping with tinfoil.
• Unroll one tube of crescent rolls and separate into triangles, press into bottom of pan, sealing edges to make a crust, bake 10 to 15 minutes until set.
• Meanwhile in large pan over medium high heat add spinach and mushrooms, stirring until soft, then remove from pan, drain and pat dry.
• In large bowl whip 6 eggs, parmesan cheese, pepper and Italian seasoning.
• Layer crust with each of ham, salami, provolone cheese and sweet peppers and mushroom mixture.
• Pour half of egg mixture over top.
• Repeat layers and top with remaining egg mixture.
• On work table open remaining crescent rolls and seal edges, shape into top crust for tart and cover mixture.
• Whisk remaining egg and brush top.
• Bake uncovered for 1 hour - to - 1 1/4 hours or until temp reads 106°F Cover loosely with tinfoil if starts to over brown.
• Carefully loosen rim of pan with a knife and remove from pan. Let stand 20 minutes before serving.

ITALIAN BRUNCH TORTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. Unroll 1 tube of crescent dough and separate into triangles. Press onto bottom of prepared pan to form a crust, sealing seams well. Bake until set, 10-15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add spinach and mushrooms; cook and stir until mushrooms are tender. Drain on several layers of paper towels, blotting well. In a large bowl, whisk 6 eggs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning and pepper., Layer crust with half of each of the following: ham, salami, provolone cheese, red peppers and spinach mixture. Pour half of the egg mixture over top. Repeat layers; top with remaining egg mixture., On a work surface, unroll and separate remaining crescent dough into triangles. Press together to form a circle and seal seams; place over filling. Whisk remaining egg; brush over dough., Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 160°, 1 to 1-1/4 hours, covering loosely with foil if needed to prevent overbrowning. Carefully loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove rim from pan. Let stand 20 minutes.

SOUTHWEST BRUNCH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Spread butter over cut sides of each muffin half. Place buttered side up in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray; set aside., In a small skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Spoon sausage over muffin halves. In a small bowl, whisk eggs and sour cream; pour over sausage. Sprinkle with cheese and chilies. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

SAUSAGE-BACON AND CHEESE BREAKFAST TORTE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350?F. Spray 10-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
• In medium bowl, mix Bisquick mix, cornmeal and 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese. Stir in broth until blended. Using greased or buttered hands, press mixture onto bottom of pan, forming a crust. Bake 20 minutes or until crust is set and starting to brown around edges.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon, stirring frequently, until crisp. Remove bacon to paper towels. Discard bacon drippings. In same skillet, cook sausage over medium heat, stirring frequently, until no longer pink. Remove sausage to bowl.
• In large bowl, beat eggs, half-and-half, chives and salt with whisk or fork. In same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add egg mixture; cook and stir until eggs are just moist (not dry). Remove from heat; stir in sausage and feta cheese. Spread mixture evenly over crust. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese and the bacon.
• Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Run metal spatula or table knife along side of torte to loosen from pan; remove side of pan. Cut into wedges; serve immediately.

HOLIDAY BRUNCH TORTE RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Steps:

• Allow both crust pouches to stand at room temperature 15 to 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F. Place cookie sheet in oven to heat. Prepare pie crust according to package directions for two-crust pie using a 9-inch springform pan or 10-inch deep dish pie pan. Press 1 crust in bottom and up sides of pan. Sprinkle 1/3 cup of the cheese on bottom of crust. Top with half of ham, half of potatoes and half of onion slices. Distribute spinach evenly over onion. Top with 1/3 cup cheese and remaining ham, potatoes, and onion. Sprinkle remaining 1/3 cup cheese over onion. Gently press mixture into pan. Top with second crust; fold top crust over top edge of bottom crust and pinch to seal edges. Cut slits in crust. In small bowl, combine egg and water; mix well. Brush top crust with egg mixture. Place torte on preheated cookie sheet. Bake 45 to 60 minutes or until crust is deep golden brown and filling is thoroughly heated. Torte can be covered and refrigerated overnight before baking. Bake at 375° for 55 to 70 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is thoroughly heated.

BRUNCH OMELET TORTE

Steps:

• On lightly floured surface, gently roll each sheet of puff pastry into a 12-inch square. Lay 1 sheet puff pastry into a deep-dish pie plate or springform pan; set aside.
• Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet until sizzling. Add potatoes, onion, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until potatoes are lightly browned, crisp, and tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Combine the eggs, parsley, a pinch of salt and pepper, and 2 tablespoons water in a bowl and whisk well. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a clean skillet over medium heat until butter sizzles.
• Pour half of omelet mixture (3/4 cup) into heated skillet. Cook over medium heat. As omelet mixture sets, lift edges slightly with spatula to allow uncooked portion to flow underneath. Continue cooking until set, about 2 to 3 minutes. Slide omelet onto cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining tablespoon of butter and omelet mixture.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Layer ingredients into pie plate on top of puff pastry in the following order: one of the omelets, 4 ounces ham, half of the fried potatoes, and 1 cup shredded cheese. Top with remaining potatoes, ham, cheese, and omelet. Cover the torte with the remaining sheet of puff pastry. Press together edges of both sheets of puff pastry to form a rim; trim off excess. Crimp or flute edges. The torte can now be refrigerated overnight (see Cook's Note).
• In small bowl, whisk together 1 egg and 1 tablespoon water; brush over puff pastry.
• Bake in preheated oven until the pastry is a rich golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Let stand at least 5 minutes; cut into wedges. You may serve the torte warm or at room temperature.

SOUTHWEST BREAKFAST BURRITOS

Steps:

• Whisk together the eggs, milk, and salt in a large bowl. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in the egg mixture; cook and stir until eggs are completely set, about 5 minutes. Chop the cooked eggs and place in a large bowl. Set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat and stir in the sausage and garlic. Cook and stir for 5 minutes, then add the onion. Continue cooking and stirring until the sausage is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Combine the sausage with the eggs, tomato, cilantro, jalapeno, and taco seasoning. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature, then stir in the Cheddar cheese.
• Place a tortilla onto your work surface, then spoon some of the filling halfway between the bottom edge and the center of the tortilla. Flatten the filling into rectangle shape with the back of a spoon. Fold the bottom of the tortilla snugly over the filling, then fold in the left and right edges. Roll the burrito up to the top edge, forming a tight cylinder. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
• Tightly wrap individual burritos with plastic wrap and freeze until ready to serve. Heat in the microwave until hot, 3 to 4 minutes, before serving.

SOUTHWESTERN BRUNCH TORTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9 inch springform pan with tin foil. Grease the foil with butter. Place one of the tortillas on the bottom of the pan. Cut the other 2 tortillas in half and drape them around the sides. The tortillas should overlap the top edge by one inch. Place olive oil in a large sauté pan, add the potatoes and cook for 5-6 minutes.
• Beat the eggs, milk, cilantro, cumin and salt in a medium bowl. Place the potatoes on the bottom of the pan, followed by the cooked bacon, and bell pepper. Pour half of the egg mixture on top, followed by half the cheese. Lay the whole chiles over the top of the cheese and then the chopped tomato. Pour the rest of the eggs on top, followed by the rest of the cheese.
• Bake in the oven 45 minutes or until the egg is set. Remove the springform pan and transfer to a plate. Lay avocado slices in a circular pattern over the top of the torte. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and salsa.