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

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Ingredients

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.

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Jana Tleiss

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The quiche was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning. The crust was also a bit too thick for my liking.

Antoinuel Lawson

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This quiche was delicious! I made it for a brunch party and everyone loved it. The flavors were well-balanced and the crust was nice and flaky. I will definitely be making this again.

ANIME CLIPS

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I've made this quiche several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The filling is creamy and flavorful, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I love that it's a relatively easy recipe to make, too. I usually serve it with a side salad for a comple

faith jeirah

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This quiche was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the crust was flaky and delicious. I especially loved the addition of the black beans and corn, which gave the quiche a unique and flavorful twist. I will definitely be making this qu

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