Cheese and Chile Quiche

Vegetarian
Health score
6%
Cheese and Chile Quiche
240 min.
8
300kcal

Suggestions


Imagine waking up to the enticing aroma of a freshly baked Cheese and Chile Quiche wafting through your kitchen. This delightful dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delicious way to start your day, making it perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light lunch. The creamy filling, made with rich Monterey Jack cheese and zesty roasted poblano chiles, creates a harmonious medley of flavors that will leave your taste buds craving more.

What's more, this vegetarian quiche offers a satisfying blend of nutrition and indulgence. With its flaky pastry crust and a custard-like filling enriched with eggs, milk, and Mexican crema, each bite is a celebration of culinary artistry. The subtle hints of garlic and onion enhance the savory profile, while the kick of black pepper complements the sweetness of the chiles, striking a perfect balance.

Whether you're hosting a leisurely brunch with friends or simply treating yourself to a cozy breakfast at home, this Cheese and Chile Quiche is guaranteed to impress. It’s easy to prepare and can even be made ahead of time, allowing the rich flavors to meld beautifully. So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and bring a taste of comfort to your table with this mouthwatering quiche that serves eight people! Your family and guests will thank you with every bite.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • large eggs 
  • large garlic clove 
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream 
  • 2.5 cups monterrey jack cheese grated
  • servings pastry dough 
  • lb poblano chiles peeled ( 4 large)
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons onion white finely grated (using small teardrop holes of a box grater)
  • cup milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil
  • rolling pin
  • tart form

Directions

  1. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Roll out dough into a 13-inch round on a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin. Fit dough into tart pan, without stretching, letting excess dough hang over edge. Fold overhang inward and press against side of pan to reinforce edge. Prick bottom all over with a fork. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes.
  3. Line shell with foil or parchment paper and fill with pie weights.
  4. Bake until pastry is set and pale golden along rim, 20 to 25 minutes.
  5. Carefully remove foil and weights and bake shell until deep golden all over, 15 to 20 minutes more. Put tart pan in a shallow baking pan. Leave oven on.
  6. Mince garlic and mash to a paste with salt using side of a large knife.
  7. Discard seeds, ribs, and stems from chiles, then pat dry if necessary and cut into 1/3-inch-wide strips.
  8. Whisk together eggs, milk, crema, onion, garlic paste, and pepper in a large bowl until just combined, then pour into baked tart shell.
  9. Sprinkle cheese and chiles over custard (chiles will sink slightly) and bake until custard is just set, 50 to 60 minutes. (Center will jiggle slightly; filling will continue to set as it cools.)
  10. Transfer quiche in pan to a rack to cool at least 20 minutes before serving.
  11. To remove side of tart pan, center a large can under pan and let side of pan drop.
  12. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories300kcal
Protein22.34%
Fat56.42%
Carbs21.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.25
Glycemic Load
4.54
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
14.422608665798%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
2.67mg
Isorhamnetin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
1.77mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:299.92kcal
15%
Fat:18.79g
28.91%
Saturated Fat:8.8g
55.01%
Carbohydrates:15.92g
5.31%
Net Carbohydrates:14.51g
5.28%
Sugar:3.75g
4.17%
Cholesterol:182.41mg
60.8%
Sodium:649.31mg
28.23%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.74g
33.48%
Vitamin C:45.89mg
55.62%
Calcium:355.25mg
35.52%
Selenium:21.71µg
31.02%
Phosphorus:288.93mg
28.89%
Vitamin B2:0.43mg
25.48%
Vitamin A:800.39IU
16.01%
Vitamin B12:0.79µg
13.19%
Vitamin B6:0.25mg
12.55%
Zinc:1.85mg
12.3%
Folate:46.88µg
11.72%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.63%
Manganese:0.2mg
10.06%
Iron:1.74mg
9.66%
Vitamin B5:0.88mg
8.83%
Vitamin D:1.3µg
8.65%
Potassium:246.25mg
7.04%
Magnesium:26.78mg
6.69%
Vitamin B3:1.15mg
5.73%
Vitamin K:5.98µg
5.69%
Fiber:1.41g
5.63%
Copper:0.1mg
4.96%
Vitamin E:0.73mg
4.85%
Source:Epicurious