Carriage House Kitchen Cornbread Quiche Recipe

Name: Carriage House Kitchen Cornbread Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb (.5 kg). lean ground beef (or lean ground turkey); 1 large onion, chopped; 3/4 tsp (4 ml) salt; dash of cinnamon; dash of white pepper; 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) yellow cornmeal, plus extra for dusting pan; 2 eggs, well beaten (or 4 egg whites); 1/2 tsp (2 ml) baking soda; 3/4 tsp (4 ml) salt; 1 1/2 16 oz (448 grm). cans cream style corn; 1 cup (225 ml) buttermilk; 3/4 lb (.3 kg). cheddar cheese, grated (or low-fat or non-fat cheese - but use a little more); 1 small can green chiles, drained and chopped; 10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (or turkey bacon); 1 green, yellow or red bell pepper, sliced into rings (Vervais prefers red); cilantro leaves, to taste (to bake into quiche and to garnish); sour cream (or low-fat or non-fat sour cream)

Servings: persons

1 lb (.5 kg). lean ground beef (or lean ground turkey)
1 large onion, chopped
3/4 tsp (4 ml) salt
dash of cinnamon
dash of white pepper
1-1/2 cups (350 ml) yellow cornmeal, plus extra for dusting pan
2 eggs, well beaten (or 4 egg whites)
1/2 tsp (2 ml) baking soda
3/4 tsp (4 ml) salt
1 1/2 16 oz (448 grm). cans cream style corn
1 cup (225 ml) buttermilk
3/4 lb (.3 kg). cheddar cheese, grated (or low-fat or non-fat cheese - but use a little more)
1 small can green chiles, drained and chopped
10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (or turkey bacon)
1 green, yellow or red bell pepper, sliced into rings (Vervais prefers red)
cilantro leaves, to taste (to bake into quiche and to garnish)
sour cream (or low-fat or non-fat sour cream)

1
Brown meat with onion, salt, cinnamon and pepper until well done.
2
Drain excess grease and set meat aside in a bowl.
3
In another bowl, combine cornmeal, eggs, baking soda, salt, corn, buttermilk and cheese.
4
Mix well with a fork to remove lumps.
5
Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 C.).
6
Thoroughly grease (or spray with no-stick cooking spray) bottom and sides of a large (11-inch) cast-iron skillet.
7
Coat the bottom and sides with cornmeal, then shake out excess.
8
Pour half the batter into the skillet.
9
Spoon meat and onion mixture evenly over the batter.
10
Scatter the chiles and bacon over the meat mixture.
11
Place 6 to 7 rings of bell pepper over top.
12
Sprinkle with fresh cilantro leaves, then pour remaining batter over all.
13
Place in oven and bake 40 to 50 minutes or until golden brown.
14
Allow the quiche to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
15
Cut into 8 wedges (or more, if desired), place on serving plates and garnish to taste with cilantro leaves and sour cream.

1683

kcal

Calories

147

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb (.5 kg). lean ground beef (or lean ground turkey), 1 large onion, chopped, 3/4 tsp (4 ml) salt, dash of cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Carriage House Kitchen Cornbread Quiche falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Carriage House Kitchen Cornbread Quiche

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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