Ingredients
– 6 eggs
– 1 cup heavy cream
– ½ teaspoon kosher salt
– ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
– ¾ cup green chile, frozen or canned
– 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
– 1 prepared pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
1-First, preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to get things started on the right note. In a bowl, whisk together the 6 eggs, 1 cup heavy cream, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper until smooth and well combined.
2-Next, place the prepared pie crust in a deep pie plate or 9-inch round pan and prick it several times with a fork to prevent bubbling. Evenly spread the ¾ cup green chile over the bottom of the crust, then layer on the 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend for that creamy base.
3-Pour the egg mixture over the chile and cheese carefully, making sure it’s evenly distributed. Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, then lower the temperature to 300°F (150°C) and continue baking for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the quiche is puffed and lightly browned.
4-Finally, let it cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This resting time helps the filling set, making it easier to cut. For added depth, you can incorporate tips like pre-baking the crust, which takes about 7 minutes at 400°F to avoid sogginess.
Last Step:
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⏰ The quiche can be prepared ahead by assembling the crust and filling a day in advance.
❄️ It freezes well when fully baked; thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
🥧 To avoid soggy crust, pre-bake crust for 7 minutes at 400°F (200°C).
🌶️ Drain green chiles before spreading or mix them directly into the egg mixture.
🥓 Customize flavor by adding cooked bacon, sausage, or green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Baking Time: 45-55 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 301 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 435 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 177 mg
