Makeover Monterey Quiche

Name: Makeover Monterey Quiche
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 2 quiches (6 servings each).
Cuisine: Mexican Breakfast, Mexican Dinners, Mexican Recipes, Mexican Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 8 large egg whites, divided; 4 large eggs; 2 cups 1% small-curd cottage cheese; 2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend or Monterey Jack cheese, divided; 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 unbaked deep-dish pastry shells (9 inches)

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

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 large egg whites, divided
4 large eggs
2 cups 1% small-curd cottage cheese
2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend or Monterey Jack cheese, divided
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
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, chiles, 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 in the center comes out clean and cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 265 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 610mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein.

Originally published as Quiche in Light & Tasty October/November 2006

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aprimarie1224

Apr 13, 2012

Taste great and very easy to make!
jobrad525

Nov 4, 2011

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.