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Makeover Monterey Quiche Recipe

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With its creamy goodness and Southwestern flair, this savory specialty is a definite hit with Pam Pressly's family in Beachwood, Ohio. Our home economists lightened the recipe to replicate the mouthwatering taste with fewer calories. It's perfect for special brunches or lunches with fresh fruit on the side.—Pam Pressly, Beachwood, Ohio

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Makeover Monterey Quiche Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 45 min. + standing

Yield: 12 Servings

25 45 70

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 egg whites, divided
4 eggs
2 cups (16 ounces) 1% small-curd cottage cheese
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend or Monterey Jack cheese, divided
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 unbaked deep-dish pastry shells (9 inches)

Directions

In a small nonstick skillet, cook onion in butter over medium-low heat until tender, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
In a large bowl, combine 6 egg whites, eggs, cottage cheese, 1-1/2 cups shredded cheese, chilies, flour, baking powder, salt and onion mixture. In a large bowl, beat remaining egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into cheese mixture. Pour into pastry shells.
Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean and cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Yield: 2 quiches (6 servings each).

Nutritional Facts 1 piece equals 265 calories, 14 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 88 mg cholesterol, 610 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 16 g protein.

Originally published as Makeover Monterey Quiche in Light & Tasty October/November 2006, p8

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Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2012 by aprimarie1224

Taste great and very easy to make!

Reviewed on Nov. 04, 2011 by jobrad525

I have made this for family many times, it always being request. Sometime I add bacon or broccoli to it. Since we don't like hot stuff I skip the chilies. a must in my recipie box.