A little about this dish
This brunch recipe takes a semi-sweet fruit, the plum, and incorporates it into a classic American dish with a twist. We're using the plum's juicy and slightly tart flavour to create a balance with the savoury and creamy elements present in the dish.
Ingredients (for 4)
- Ripe plums — 4 — pitted and sliced
- Whole grain tortillas — 8
- Eggs — 4 — beaten
- Shredded cheddar cheese — 2 cups
- Milk — 1 cup
- Red onion — 1 — chopped
- Garlic cloves — 2 — minced
- Salt — to taste
- Pepper — to taste
- Oil — — for greasing
- Fresh parsley — — for garnish
Preparation
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Step 1 — 🌡️🔥🥘Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
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Step 2 — 🌮🥘👇Place half of the whole grain tortillas at the bottom of the baking dish.
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Step 3 — 🥚🥛🧂🌶️Combine beaten eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Pour half of this mixture over the tortillas in the dish.
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Step 4 — 🌰🧄🍑🧀Sprinkle half of the chopped onions, minced garlic, and sliced plums over the egg mixture. Top with half of the shredded cheese.
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Step 5 — 🌮🥚🌰🧄🍑🧀Add another layer of tortillas, followed by the remaining egg mixture, onions, garlic, plums, and cheese.
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Step 6 — 🥘🔥⏲️Bake the casserole for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
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Step 7 — ⏱️🥘🌿Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
A final fox tip
This dish is best served warm. You can play around with the choice of cheese to add on that extra layer of complexity. A smoky gouda or a spicy pepper jack could offer a wonderful flavor contrast to the sweet plums. Furthermore, kids can help in pitting the plums and arranging the tortillas in the baking dish. Enjoy this delectable brunch feast!