Mexicali Quiche with Avocado Crust Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 6 ounces fresh chorizo
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 cups crushed Ritz crackers (about 38 crackers)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup butter-flavored shortening
• 1/2 cup cubed ripe avocado
• 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped
• 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained
• 5 large eggs
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Additional ripe avocado, peeled and sliced, optional