Chile Verde Quiche

Chile Verde Quiche

A Southwestern quiche with roasted green chile for the crust! Make a bunch the day before for a breakfast/brunch party.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Yield:
1 9-inch quiche
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 8 canned whole green chiles, or more to taste
  • 7 eggs
  • ½ cup chopped onions
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ pound sharp Cheddar cheese, cubed
  • 2 tomatoes, sliced, or to taste (Optional)

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray a pie plate with cooking spray.

Step 2
Cut chiles lengthwise into strips. Line strips over the bottom of pie plate to form a crust, placing pointed ends toward the center.

Step 3
Beat eggs in a bowl and mix in onions, cream, garlic salt, cumin, and pepper. Fold in Cheddar cheese. Layer tomatoes over the chile 'crust,' and pour egg mixture on top.

Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until quiche is set, 30 to 35 minutes.

Cook’s Notes:

Use canned or freshly roasted green chiles.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

166
Calories
11g
Fat
7g
Carbs
10g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 166
% Daily Value *
Total Fat11g 14%
Saturated Fat6g 29%
Cholesterol185mg 62%
Sodium1180mg 51%
Total Carbohydrate7g 3%
Dietary Fiber2g 6%
Total Sugars4g
Protein10g
Vitamin C55mg 276%
Calcium142mg 11%
Iron2mg 8%
Potassium320mg 7%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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