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Chile Relleno Quiche Recipe

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This Chile Relleno Quiche combines the spicy warmth of diced green chiles with creamy pepper jack and cheddar cheeses in a flaky pie crust. Perfect for brunch or a flavorful breakfast, this quiche is baked to a golden finish with melted cheese topping for a deliciously satisfying dish.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Pie Crust

  • 1 refrigerated pie crust

Filling

  • 8 ounces diced green chiles, drained
  • 1 1/4 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded and divided
  • 1 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) to prepare for baking the quiche.
  2. Prepare Pie Crust: Unroll the refrigerated pie crust into an 8 or 9-inch pie plate. Generously pierce the uncooked crust with a fork to allow steam to escape, which helps the crust bake evenly. To prevent the crust from puffing up, you may use pie weights. Bake the crust for 12-15 minutes or until it turns a light golden brown.
  3. Mix Filling: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the drained diced green chiles, 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, lightly beaten eggs, flour, fine sea salt, milk, and dry mustard until well combined.
  4. Fill and Bake: Pour the chile and cheese mixture evenly into the pre-baked pie crust. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until the eggs are fully set and the filling is firm.
  5. Add Cheese Topping: Remove the quiche from the oven and evenly sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of pepper jack cheese and 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese over the top. Return the quiche to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Cool and Serve: Remove the quiche from the oven and let it sit for 10 minutes before slicing and serving to allow it to set further and enhance flavors.

Notes

  • You can use pie weights or dried beans to keep the crust from puffing while baking.
  • Make sure to lightly beat the eggs to incorporate air for a fluffier quiche texture.
  • Adjust the amount of green chiles based on desired spice level and heat tolerance.
  • Letting the quiche cool slightly before serving helps it slice neatly.
  • Serve with a fresh green salad or salsa for added flavor contrast.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/chile-relleno-quiche-recipe/