Best 6 South Of The Border Quiche Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey south of the border, where flavors dance and spices ignite the senses. Discover the art of creating a "South of the Border Quiche," a delectable dish that seamlessly blends the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine with the classic elegance of French quiche. This article will guide you through the process of crafting this unique and flavorful dish, ensuring a perfect balance of textures and tastes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

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SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER QUICHE



South-of-the-Border Quiche image

"Every holiday we have brunch and that's when I make a quiche," writes Paula Marchesi of Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania. "This is the family's most requested one. When the entire family gets together I have to make several of these, and there are never any leftovers," she adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 55m

Yield 2 quiches (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 unbaked pastry shells (9 inches)
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups half-and-half cream
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Salsa and sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • Line unpricked pastry shells with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 400° for 5 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer., Sprinkle chili powder and cumin over shells; sprinkle with cheeses. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, chilies, olives, onions, cilantro, salt and pepper. Pour evenly over cheese. , Cover and freeze one quiche for up to 3 months. Cover edges of remaining quiche loosely with foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Serve with salsa and sour cream if desired. , To use frozen quiche: Remove from the freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Cover edges of crust loosely with foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 55-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 28g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 206mg cholesterol, Sodium 600mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER WRAPS



South-of-the-Border Wraps image

Dinner ready in just 15 minutes! Enjoy these beans, veggies and salsa-filled tortilla wraps - a cheesy meal!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (8 ounces) kidney beans
1 can (8 ounces) whole kernel corn
1 small bell pepper
1/2 cup chunky-style salsa
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
4 flour tortillas (8 to 10 inches in diameter)
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Drain the kidney beans in a strainer, rinse with cool water and place in a bowl. Drain the corn in a strainer.
  • Cut the bell pepper lengthwise in half, and cut out seeds and membrane. Chop enough of the bell pepper to measure 1/4 cup. Wrap and refrigerate any remaining bell pepper.
  • Mix the beans, corn, bell pepper, salsa and cilantro.
  • Place the tortillas on a clean counter or on waxed paper. Spread about 1/2 cup of the bean mixture over each tortilla to within 1 inch of the edge. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cheese over each tortilla.
  • Fold opposite sides of each tortilla up toward the center about 1 inch over the filling--the sides will not meet in the center. Roll up tortilla, beginning at one of the open ends. Place wraps, seam sides down, in the microwavable dish.
  • Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute. Rotate dish 1/4 turn. Microwave 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 800 mg

S.O.B. (SOUTH OF THE BORDER) CASSEROLE



S.O.B. (South of the Border) Casserole image

Ground meat, tomatoes and corn with a little spice creates a quick meal everyone loves. My husband usually requests a double batch! The ground turkey can be replaced with ground beef, pork or chicken.

Provided by JB Baby

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ pound ground turkey
¼ cup chopped onion
1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 (.75 ounce) packet brown gravy mix
1 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
½ cup frozen corn kernels
½ cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup shredded lettuce
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 cups corn tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Bring a small saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook until almost tender, about 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Crumble the turkey in a large skillet set over medium heat. Cook and stir until evenly brown; drain. Add onion to browned turkey meat and cook until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, gravy mix and chili powder until combined then mix in the corn and macaroni. Cover; reduce heat to low and simmer, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve on a bed of tortilla chips topped with shredded lettuce and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 46.8 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 605.8 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER QUICHE (OAMC)



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This came from Cooking for 2 magazine, one of my first OAMC recipes!! This makes two pies. It's also meat-free, if you're a vegan that eats eggs and milk, this will work for you too. All the stuff I like so I can't wait to try it, since I'm just getting started with OAMC.

Provided by Redneck Epicurean

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 55m

Yield 6 each quiche

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 (9 inch) frozen pie crusts
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, plus
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
8 eggs
2 cups half-and-half cream
2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies
2 (2 1/4 ounce) sliced black olives, drained
1/4 cup chopped green onion
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Line the unpricked pie crusts with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 400 degrees for 5 minutes; remove foil and bake 5 minutes longer.
  • Sprinkle the chili powder and cumin over the shells. Combine the cheeses and divide evenly into the shells.
  • In a bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, chilies, olives, onions, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Pour over the cheese.
  • Cover and freeze up to three months.
  • To prepare a quiche immediately: Cover the edges of the crust with foil. Place on a baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Serve with salsa and sour cream.
  • To prepare the frozen quiche: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Remove from the freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Cover the edges of the pie shell loosely with foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a knife comes out clean when inserted in the center. Let stand for 10 minutes before baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 759.9, Fat 56.5, SaturatedFat 25.6, Cholesterol 386.4, Sodium 1235, Carbohydrate 31.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 4.9, Protein 32.5

SOUTH OF THE BORDER CRUSTLESS QUICHE



South of the Border Crustless Quiche image

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 eggs, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups cottage cheese
1/2 pound Cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 pound Monterey Jack cheese, grated
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 (7-ounce) can diced green chili, drained
1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnut, drained
1/2 small onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Stir all ingredients together. Pour into greased 2-quart flat baking dish. Bake in 375° oven 30-40 minutes until set.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

SOUTHWESTERN QUICHE



Southwestern Quiche image

Loved Bec's South of the Border Pie but made several adjustments- very good recipe! This version is crustless, but I also like putting it in a pie crust.

Provided by Poor College Kid

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 -2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups cooked wild rice
1 cup monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded (4 ounces)
3/4 cup skim milk
1/3 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute
nonstick cooking spray
green pepper, chopped (optional)
salsa (optional)

Steps:

  • In a saucepan cook onion and garlic in hot oil till tender but not brown.
  • Stir in chili powder, cumin, and salt.
  • Cook for 1 minutes more.
  • Cool.
  • Stir in beans, cooked rice, cheese, milk, and eggs.
  • Spray a 10-inch pie place or quiche dish with nonstick coating.
  • Spoon mixture into pie place and bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or till center is set.
  • Let stand 10 minutes.
  • If desired, sprinkle with green pepper and serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.6, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 17.4, Sodium 223.5, Carbohydrate 25.3, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 1.2, Protein 12.3

Tips for Making a Scrumptious South-of-the-Border Quiche:

- Utilize fresh, ripe ingredients for optimal flavor and texture. - Don't overmix the quiche filling; overmixing can result in a tough quiche. - Ensure the quiche filling is seasoned adequately; taste it before baking to adjust seasonings if necessary. - Bake the quiche until the center is just set; overbaking can make the quiche dry. - Allow the quiche to cool slightly before slicing and serving; this allows the flavors to meld and the quiche to set properly.

Conclusion: Savor the Bold Flavors of a South-of-the-Border Quiche:

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of a South-of-the-Border quiche, where the harmonious blend of Mexican-inspired ingredients creates a tantalizing culinary experience. With its creamy, flavorful filling, nestled within a crisp, golden crust, this quiche is sure to impress your taste buds. Elevate your brunch or lunch gatherings with this delectable dish, and embark on a delightful culinary journey south of the border.

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