How to Make Green Chile Spinach Quiche - A Step-by-Step Guide

Green Chile Spinach Quiche is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for brunch, lunch, or even dinner. This savory pie combines the earthy flavor of spinach with the zesty kick of green chiles, all nestled in a creamy, custardy filling and a flaky, buttery crust. It's a great way to incorporate vegetables into your meal while still enjoying a satisfying and indulgent dish.

This quiche is a great make-ahead option for a busy weeknight or a weekend brunch. It can be served warm...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 12 eggs
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 cups small curd cottage cheese
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, and drained
  • 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chiles
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 2 (9 inch) unbaked pie crusts

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 9-inch quiches

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Beat eggs in a mixing bowl until smooth. Whisk in flour mixture until no lumps remain. Stir in the Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, cottage cheese, spinach, green chiles, and melted butter until evenly blended. Divide mixture between pie crusts.
  • Bake quiches in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking until quiches are lightly browned, and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    324 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 173mg
    • Sodium: 786mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 82mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 182mg