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Jalapeno Popper Quiche

Jalapenos, Cheddar Cheese and Cream Cheese baked into a delicious pie crust. Your favorite Jalapeno Popper flavors in a quiche!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 896 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 9 inch pie crust
  • 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese , room temperature
  • 3 jalapeños , divided
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup milk (I used 2%)
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 Jalapeño , chopped
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Instructions

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  1. Add the chopped jalapeno to 1/2 cup of heavy cream and let it sit and steep in the refrigerator.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Add the pie crust to a pie plate.
  4. Pinch pieces of cream cheese into the bottom of the pie plate.
  5. Add 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese.
  6. Add two jalapenos diced (de-veined and de-seeded).
  7. Add the heavy cream and milk to a small saucepan.
  8. Heat to below boiling and let simmer for 5 minutes (you don't want it to boil, but small bubbles around the rim are fine).
  9. Let cool for 15 minutes
  10. With a whisk combine the eggs, heavy cream, milk, paprika, cayenne and salt.
  11. Add to the crust and bake for 30 minutes.
  12. Slice the last jalapeno into rings and add to the top of the pie.
  13. Cover with last half cup of cheese.
  14. Bake for an additional ten minutes.
  15. While the pie is baking for the last ten minutes strain the heavy cream and add to a bowl.
  16. Using a hand mixer beat the heavy cream until it starts to turn into whipped cream.
  17. Add tablespoon of powdered sugar and keep beating until it forms peaks.

Nutrition Information

Calories 896kcal (45%) Carbohydrates 76g (25%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 58g (89%) Saturated Fat 23g (115%) Cholesterol 140mg (47%) Sodium 824mg (34%) Potassium 249mg (7%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 866IU (17%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 152mg (15%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 896

% Daily Value*

Calories 896kcal 45%
Carbohydrates 76g 25%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 58g 89%
Saturated Fat 23g 115%
Cholesterol 140mg 47%
Sodium 824mg 34%
Potassium 249mg 5%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 866IU 17%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 152mg 15%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.