South Of The Border Crustless Quiche Recipes

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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 55m

Yield 2 quiches (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 15

South-of-the-Border Quiche image

Steps:

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 remaining quiche loosely with foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in 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 in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 28g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 206mg cholesterol, Sodium 600mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

Ingredients

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

CRUSTLESS CHEESE QUICHE

Olives and zesty chilies add dash to the rich flavor of a pie shared by Beverly Gottfried of Candler, North Carolina. With no crust, it's easy to prepare.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Crustless Cheese Quiche image

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to the cheese mixture and mix well. Transfer to a greased 9-in. pie plate. , Bake at 400° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350° and bake 30 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Garnish with tomatoes and olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 25g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 182mg cholesterol, Sodium 854mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

Ingredients

2 cups 4% cottage cheese
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
2 tablespoons chopped ripe olives
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Chopped tomatoes
Additional chopped olives