Cheese Quiche Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 45 minutes
🥄 Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons diced green chilies
- 2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
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Preparation: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9-inch pie plate.
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Mix Cheese Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, eggs, diced green chilies, and sliced ripe olives. Stir until well mixed.
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Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined.
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Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the cheese mixture, stirring until everything is well incorporated.
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Assemble Quiche: Pour the mixture into the prepared pie plate, spreading it out evenly.
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Bake: Place the quiche in the preheated oven and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes.
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Reduce Heat: After 15 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Serve: Once baked, allow the quiche to cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy your delicious Cheese Quiche!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 496.5
- Fat: 34.6g
- Saturated Fat: 20.6g
- Cholesterol: 234.8mg
- Sodium: 1267.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Sugar: 1.9g
- Protein: 33.1g
Recipe Notes:
- This Cheese Quiche is a delightful savory pie, perfect for breakfast, lunch, or snacks.
- It’s loaded with cheesy goodness and a hint of spice from the green chilies.
- Feel free to customize it by adding your favorite ingredients such as cooked bacon, diced ham, or sautéed vegetables.
- Serve it warm or at room temperature alongside a fresh green salad for a satisfying meal any time of the day. Enjoy!
