MAKEOVER MONTEREY QUICHE
With its creamy goodness and Southwestern flair, this savory specialty is a definite hit with Pam Pressly's family in Beachwood, Ohio. Our home economists lightened the recipe to replicate the mouthwatering taste with fewer calories. It's perfect for special brunches or lunches with fresh fruit on the side.-Pam Pressly, Beachwood, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Breakfast Brunch Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 quiches (6 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small nonstick skillet, cook onion in butter over medium-low heat until tender, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , In a large bowl, combine 6 egg whites, eggs, cottage cheese, 1-1/2 cups shredded cheese, chiles, flour, baking powder, salt and onion mixture. In a large bowl, beat remaining egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into cheese mixture. Pour into pastry shells. , Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean and cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 610mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
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muli michael
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my quiche didn't turn out very well. The crust was soggy and the filling was bland.
Adeshina Oluwatofunmi
[email protected]This was my first time making quiche and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect.
Mr Younas
[email protected]I love that this quiche is a healthier version of the classic. It's still just as delicious, but I feel better about eating it.
Kaiba john
[email protected]This quiche is perfect for a brunch or lunch party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it always gets rave reviews.
Deepak Bhandari
[email protected]I made this quiche for my family and they loved it! It's a great recipe for a quick and easy meal.
Teresa Elliott
[email protected]I'm not a fan of quiche, but this one was really good. I'll definitely be making it again.
Rawal Rb
[email protected]This quiche is delicious! The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and flavorful.
Araf Akondo
[email protected]I love this quiche! It's my go-to recipe for brunch.
Neomi Chavez
[email protected]This quiche is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.
Sikiru Adetiloye
[email protected]I made this quiche for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
sowmik bumik
[email protected]This was my first time making quiche and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect.
Dagim Aklilu
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of quiche, but this one was really good. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful.
Aleem Mutyaba
[email protected]This quiche is perfect for a brunch or lunch party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it always gets rave reviews.
Nisha Kanwal
[email protected]I love that this quiche is a healthier version of the classic. It's still just as delicious, but I feel better about eating it.
Titiima Titima
[email protected]I've made this quiche several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out great.
Maria Khan's
[email protected]This quiche was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfect and the crust was flaky and delicious.