MAKEOVER MONTEREY QUICHE

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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

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 quiches (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 large egg whites, divided
4 large eggs
2 cups 1% small-curd cottage cheese
2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend or Monterey Jack cheese, divided
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 unbaked deep-dish pastry shells (9 inches)

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.