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