GREEN CHILE QUICHE

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/3 cup heavy cream
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 scallions, finely chopped
1 4.25-ounce can chopped green chiles, drained
1/2 cup grated pepper jack cheese (about 2 ounces)
1 frozen 9-inch deep-dish piecrust, thawed
Paprika, for sprinkling
1 5-ounce package mixed salad greens (about 8 cups)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon

Steps:

Position a rack in the upper third of the oven; set a baking sheet on the rack and preheat to 400 degrees F.
Whisk the eggs, milk, heavy cream, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk in the scallions,chiles and cheese. Pour the mixture into the piecrust and sprinkle with paprika. Place on the hot baking sheet in the oven and bakeuntil golden brown and set, 25 to 30 minutes.
Toss the salad greens in a large bowl with the olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Cut the quiche into wedges and serve with the salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570 calorie, Fat 39 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Cholesterol 273 milligrams, Sodium 747 milligrams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 14 grams