Makeover Monterey Quiche Recipe

Name: Makeover Monterey Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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)

Servings: persons

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)

1
In a small nonstick skillet, cook onion in butter over medium-low heat until tender, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
2
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.
3
Bake at 400u00b0 for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350u00b0; 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.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1 tablespoon butter, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 8 large egg whites, divided, and more.

Yes, Makeover Monterey Quiche falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Makeover Monterey Quiche

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