Mexican Crustless Quiche
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5
Mexican Crustless Quiche
Description
Mexican Crustless Quiche brings together cooked chorizo sausage, softened bell peppers and onions, drained green chilies, and shredded Mexican cheese, all enveloped in an egg and heavy cream custard. The ingredients are layered in a greased casserole dish, topped with cheese, and baked until the mixture is firm and set without any crust. The resulting dish has a creamy yet firm texture with a blend of smoky, spicy, and mild sweet flavors from the chorizo, vegetables, and cheeses. The sautéed bell peppers and onions provide a gentle softness and freshness, while the green chilies add subtle heat.
This quiche can be sliced and served warm with a side salad or enjoyed on its own for a filling meal. Its crustless format reduces preparation time and carbohydrate content while maintaining the rich, comforting qualities of traditional quiche.
Ingredients
- 8 egg
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup bell pepper diced
- 1 cup onion diced
- 8 ounces chorizo ground
- 4 ounces green chilies drained
- 8 ounces Mexican cheese blend shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a skillet over medium high heat saute the bell peppers and onions until softened. Set aside.
- In the same skillet brown the ground chorizo until it is cooked through. Drain excess grease and set aside.
- In a bowl add eggs and 1 cup of heavy cream. Whisk together.
- Spoon the sausage, bell peppers, onion, and green chilies into a greased 11x7 inch casserole dish.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over everything.
- Pour the egg mixture over the meet, vegetables, and cheese, and use a spoon to move things around just a bit to let the eggs get down into the mixture.
- Place in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until you can jiggle the pan and the quiche doesn’t shake in the center.
- Remove and let cool for about 5 minutes before cutting and serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 297kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 199mg | 66% |
| Sodium | 418mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 141mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1277IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 189mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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