Mexicali Quiche Recipe

Name: Mexicali Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 inches prepared pie crusts; 6 slices bacon, fried crisp and crumbled; 4 ounces green chilies, chopped and drained; 1 cup shredded colby cheese; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup sliced black olives; 2 tablespoons picante sauce, your choice of heat; 4 eggs, slightly beaten; 2 cups low-fat milk; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

9 inches prepared pie crusts
6 slices bacon, fried crisp and crumbled
4 ounces green chilies, chopped and drained
1 cup shredded colby cheese
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup sliced black olives
2 tablespoons picante sauce, your choice of heat
4 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups low-fat milk
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon cumin
salt and pepper

1
Oven at 425 degrees.
2
Place pie crust in 9 inch pie plate.
3
Sprinkle in bacon, cheese, chilies, onion and olives.
4
In large bowl, mix remaining ingredients.
5
Pour into pie crust.
6
Do not cover.
7
Bake 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 300.
8
Bake another 30 minutes.
9
Test for doneness by inserting knife blade into pie.
10
If it comes out clean, then pie is done.
11
Remove from oven and let sit 10 minutes.
12
Cut and serve.
13
I just set oven for 350 and bake 45 minutes.
14
I'd check for doneness after 30 minutes.
15
If edges start to brown, cover with foil.

582

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 9 inches prepared pie crusts, 6 slices bacon, fried crisp and crumbled, 4 ounces green chilies, chopped and drained, 1 cup shredded colby cheese, and more.

Yes, Mexicali 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mexicali Quiche

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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