Sausage, Cheese and Green Chile Pie

Serve this versatile, great tasting Southwestern-flavored sausage, chile and cheese pie for brunch or supper. Also makes a great party appetizer served in small wedges.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 pound bulk sausage, cooked and drained
1 (9-inch) unbaked pie shell
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 (16-ounce) jar ORTEGA Salsa, Homestyle - divided use
1 (4-ounce) can ORTEGA Diced Green Chiles
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (175°C).
2. Place sausage in bottom of pie shell; sprinkle with cheese.
3. Combine eggs, 1 1/4 cups salsa, chiles, chili powder, cumin; mix well. Pour over cheese and sausage mixture.
4. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with remaining salsa and a dollop of sour cream.

Makes 6 servings.

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