GREEN CHILE AND ZUCCHINI QUICHE
This quiche gets its Southwestern flair from Monterey jack cheese and canned chiles. But if you have a little more time, you should lose the canned chiles and make it instead with roasted fresh poblanos, which are even more delicious. I like the contrasting crunch of Triscuits, but just about any cracker would do. Then again, you could make this quiche without a crust and save a bunch of time. Just put it in an oiled pie plate and bake it.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Stir 2 tablespoons of the melted butter into the cracker crumbs. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom and 1-inch up the side of a 9-inch glass pie plate. Bake the crust in the center of the preheated oven until it begins to brown, about 7 minutes. Remove the crust from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
- Meanwhile, grate the zucchini, preferably using the grating attachment of a food processor. Toss the zucchini with 1/2 teaspoon salt and let drain in a colander for 10 minutes. Heat the oil in a medium skillet over high heat until hot. Reduce the heat to medium; add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Squeeze the zucchini well with your hands to remove excess moisture. Add the zucchini to the onion and cook over high heat for 3 minutes.
- Stir together the flour, the baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl until combined. In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the eggs until thick and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the Monterey jack and cottage cheeses, the flour mixture, and remaining melted butter to the eggs and beat well. Stir in the zucchini mixture and chiles and pour the mixture into the crust. Bake the quiche in the center of the oven until the top is puffed and golden brown and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Set aside at room temperature 5 minutes, cut into wedges, and serve with salsa, if desired.
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Shkhx Haris
[email protected]This quiche is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet. They'll love the cheesy flavor.
Ashley Halling
[email protected]I've never made a quiche before, but this recipe was easy to follow. I'm really happy with how it turned out.
faisal muskan
[email protected]This quiche is perfect for a summer brunch. It's light and refreshing.
rumon vai
[email protected]I'm glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover zucchini.
Md Habibulla
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The quiche is absolutely delicious!
Corey Carroll
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my quiche turned out really watery. I think I might have added too much milk.
Giuseppe Buccellato
[email protected]This quiche is a great make-ahead breakfast or lunch. It's also perfect for potlucks and picnics.
Ash V
[email protected]I'm always looking for new quiche recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique and delicious.
Jackie Nakamya
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian and I love this quiche! It's a great way to get my daily dose of vegetables.
Rabiu Waliyah
[email protected]Overall, I thought this quiche was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Imran Shahzad
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the crust to brown evenly. I think I might have needed to preheat the oven for longer.
Muhammad Yusuf Ibrahim
[email protected]This quiche was a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.
Zahid Baba
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this quiche. The green chiles helped to balance out the flavor.
Md Amir Hamja
[email protected]I made this quiche for a brunch party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Yenzi Ntando
[email protected]I love the combination of green chiles and zucchini in this quiche. It's a great way to use up summer produce.
Wisdom Simion
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the quiche turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making it again.
Sumon Ahmmed
[email protected]I've made this quiche several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and flavorful.
TANGID YT FF
[email protected]This quiche was a hit with my family! The green chiles and zucchini added a delicious flavor and texture.