Follow these steps for perfect results
deep dish pie shell
pre-made
olive oil
onion
sliced thin
hatch green chili peppers
roasted, peeled, seeded and chopped
muenster cheese
grated
monterey jack cheese
grated
deli ham
chopped
eggs
flour
baking powder
salt
cayenne pepper
cottage cheese
low fat
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Warm olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
Add sliced onions to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until wilted and lightly colored.
Add chopped roasted green chilies and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Stir in chopped ham and warm through.
In a blender, combine eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne pepper, and cottage cheese.
Blend until smooth.
Place the onion and chili mixture into the bottom of the pie crust.
Top with grated muenster or monterey jack cheese.
Pour the blended egg mixture over the cheese.
Place the quiche in the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes, or until a sharp knife inserted off-center comes out clean.
Allow the quiche to stand for 5-10 minutes before cutting and serving.
Expert advice for the best results
Roast the green chilies yourself for the best flavor.
Use a store-bought or homemade pie crust.
For a spicier quiche, leave some seeds in the chilies.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.
Serve warm slices on a plate, garnished with chopped cilantro.
Serve with a side salad.
Serve with fresh fruit.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Complements the spice and savory flavors.
Cuts through the richness.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Reflects Southwestern culinary traditions with the use of green chilies.
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