Not all gluten-free galette recipes have to be sweet, like with this Savory Southwest Galette. I love my sweet galettes with a classic pie crust, but sometimes I like to switch things up and go for a savory galette. This gluten-free galette has a cornmeal crust and is filled with chorizo, peppers, and cheese. It’s perfect for brunch, brinner, or breakfast – you choose!
Savory Southwest Galette
Savory galettes make the perfect brunch recipe because what’s brunch without a mix of sweet + savory? A savory galette will compliment your sweet dishes and would also pair well with a Mimosa or Bloody Mary! But, if brunch isn’t really your thing, of course, this savory southwest galette would make for a delicious breakfast at home or even “breakfast” for dinner aka brinner!
The crust is gluten-free, made with a combination of gluten-free flour and cornmeal. And, this crust is super easy to make using just a food processor. Let’s dive into the recipe!
Ingredients for a savory southwest galette
- 1 cup gluten-free 1 to 1 flour
- 1/2 cup gluten-free cornmeal
- 2 Tbsp. sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup water
- 18 oz pork chorizo
- 2 yellow bell peppers – sliced
- 1/2 white onion – sliced
- 1/3 cup shredded quesadilla cheese
- Queso Fresco crumbles
How to make a savory southwest galette
Add the flour, cornmeal, sugar, and butter to a food processor. Pulse until you get coarse crumbles.
Then, add the egg and water, pulse again until the dough comes together.
Using a spoon or spatula, transfer the crust from the food processor onto plastic wrap. Form dough into a ball or disc,
While the dough is chilling, cook the chorizo, peppers, and onion.
Once the dough has chilled, remove and place onto a floured piece of parchment paper. Then, using a floured rolling pin, roll the dough into a 12-14 inch circle. Next, transfer the cooked chorizo mixture onto the center of the dough.
Gently fold up the edges of the crust, pinching any areas that may crack. Top with shredded quesadilla cheese. Carefully transfer the galette, parchment paper and all, to a baking sheet. Trim the edges of the parchment paper so that none is hanging off the edge.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and crispy. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Then, top with crumbled queso fresco and serve.
Recipe FAQs
Chorizo is a type of pork sausage that is seasoned with smoked paprika and other spices (which gives it that deep red coloring).
Cornmeal itself is gluten-free, however, be sure to check the package listing to make sure there are no added fillers that may contain gluten. I use Bob’s
Yes, you can freeze a baked galette for up to 3 months. Make sure it is well sealed. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and then reheat in the oven at 350 degrees F. for about 15 minutes.
The raw chorizo used in this recipe should be fully cooked before eating.
You can refrigerate any leftover savory southwest galette for up to one week. Do not store at room temperature.
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Enjoy these other savory breakfast recipes!
- Southwest Breakfast Tostadas
- Maple Bacon Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash
- Spinach Sausage Egg Muffins
- Chicken Apple Breakfast Sausage
Savory Southwest Galette
Savory Southwest Galette
A savory southwest galette that's gluten-free - made with a cornmeal crust and filled with chorizo and peppers.
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten-free 1 to 1 flour
- 1/2 cup gluten-free cornmeal
- 2 Tbsp. sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup water
- 18 oz pork chorizo
- 2 yellow bell peppers - sliced
- 1/2 white onion - sliced
- 1/3 cup shredded quesadilla cheese
- Queso Fresco crumbles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a food processor, add the flour, cornmeal, sugar, and butter - pulse until combined and you have coarse crumbles.
- Add the egg and water, pulse again until the dough comes together. You may need to stop and use a spatula to stir, then pulse again.
- Remove dough from processor, wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- While the dough is chilling, add the chorizo, peppers, and onions to a large skillet and cook over medium heat.
- When the dough is ready, and the chorizo and peppers are cooked, place the dough onto a floured piece of parchment paper. Using a floured rolling pin, roll out the dough into a 12-14 inch circle.
- Transfer the cooked chorizo mixture onto the center of the dough circle.
- Carefully fold up the edges of the dough, pinching together any cracks along the sides.
- Top with shredded quesadilla cheese and then carefully transfer the galette, parchment paper and all, to a baking sheet.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the crust is crispy and golden brown. The crust will darken where it absorbs the chorizo oil, however, make sure it bakes until crisp.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Top with crumbled queso fresco cheese and serve.
Notes
- I've cooked this recipe with both beef and pork chorizo. In the pictures you'll see beef chorizo, however, in the recipe directions I recommend using pork chorizo. Both will work, but for texture, I suggest using pork chorizo.
- I suggest using Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 gluten-free baking flour - I have not tested this recipe with any other 1 to 1 flour.
- Nutritional Disclaimer
Jennifer is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Wanderlust and Wellness since 2016. She creates easy, approachable gluten-free recipes for the everyday home cook; because cooking gluten-free doesn’t mean food has to be complicated or tasteless.
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