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South-of-the-Border Quiche

South-of-the-Border Quiche
“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.
12 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min. + standing

Ingredients

  • 2 unbaked pastry shells (9 inches)
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 8 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

Directions

  • 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
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South-of-the-Border Quiche (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • remaining quiche loosely with foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake at
  • 400° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near 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 near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10
  • minutes before cutting. Yield: 2 quiches (6 servings each).
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 410 calories, 28 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 206 mg cholesterol, 600 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 16 g protein.
Wine: Sparkling Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sparkling wine.
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