Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 unit

deep dish pie shell

pre-made

2 tsp

olive oil

1 unit

onion

sliced thin

7 unit

hatch green chili peppers

roasted, peeled, seeded and chopped

1 cup

muenster cheese

grated

1 cup

monterey jack cheese

grated

3 slice

deli ham

chopped

3 unit

eggs

2 tbsp

flour

0.5 tsp

baking powder

0.25 tsp

salt

0.13 tsp

cayenne pepper

1 cup

cottage cheese

low fat

Step 1
~5 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2
~5 min

Warm olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.

Step 3
~5 min

Add sliced onions to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until wilted and lightly colored.

Step 4
~5 min

Add chopped roasted green chilies and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Step 5
~5 min

Stir in chopped ham and warm through.

Step 6
~5 min

In a blender, combine eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, cayenne pepper, and cottage cheese.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 7
~5 min

Blend until smooth.

Step 8
~5 min

Place the onion and chili mixture into the bottom of the pie crust.

Step 9
~5 min

Top with grated muenster or monterey jack cheese.

Step 10
~5 min

Pour the blended egg mixture over the cheese.

Step 11
~5 min

Place the quiche in the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes, or until a sharp knife inserted off-center comes out clean.

Step 12
~5 min

Allow the quiche to stand for 5-10 minutes before cutting and serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

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.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with fresh fruit.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Avocado Salad
Cornbread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southwestern USA

Cultural Significance

Reflects Southwestern culinary traditions with the use of green chilies.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Thanksgiving
Easter

Occasion Tags

Brunch
Holiday
Potluck

Popularity Score

70/100

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