GREEN CHILI QUICHE (MICROWAVE)

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I haven't made this yet but thought it would be great when there is no time to cook but need something quick. Served with a tossed salad this would be a complete Sunday night supper or a great dish for brunch. Recipe source: Bon Appetit (November 1982)

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (9 inch) pie crusts, baked (in glass or microwave safe dish)
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, diced
1 cup half-and-half
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
3 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Sprinkle Montery Jack cheese and 1/2 cup of the Cheddar cheese evenly over the pie shell.
  • Sprinkle green chilies (except for 2 tablespoons of green chilies) over the cheese.
  • In a microsafe bowl combine half and half, salt and cumin and then cook on high for 2 1/2 - 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens. DO NOT BOIL.
  • Whisk cream mixture into eggs, blending well.
  • Pour mixture into pie shell.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese (1/2 cup) and chilies (2 tablespoons).
  • Cook on medium (50% power) for 12-13 minutes or until set, turning dish halfway through cooking.
  • Transfer to broiler and cook briefly (1-2 minutes) to brown.
  • Let stand 2-3 minutes before slicing into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 645.1, Fat 47.9, SaturatedFat 23.3, Cholesterol 248.4, Sodium 861.2, Carbohydrate 26.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.3, Protein 27.3

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