Southwestern Olive-Two Cheese Quiche Recipe

Name: Southwestern Olive-Two Cheese Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 unbaked 9 inch pie shell; 3 large eggs; 1 ½ cups light cream or 1 ½ cups milk; ¾ cup shredded monterey jack cheese; ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons picante sauce or 2 tablespoons salsa; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ½ cup chopped onion; ½ cup chopped green pepper; 1 clove garlic; 1 cup black olives, chopped; 2 ripe avocados; ½ cup picante sauce or ½ cup salsa (both for garnish)

Servings: persons

1 unbaked 9 inch pie shell
3 large eggs
1 ½ cups light cream or 1 ½ cups milk
¾ cup shredded monterey jack cheese
¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons picante sauce or 2 tablespoons salsa
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green pepper
1 clove garlic
1 cup black olives, chopped
2 ripe avocados
½ cup picante sauce or ½ cup salsa (both for garnish)

1
Preheat oven to 350*F.
2
In a large bowl, beat the eggs well; add the light cream and blend again.
3
Stir in the cheeses, picante sauce, and chili powder; set aside.
4
In a skillet, sautee the onions and peppers in a bit of oil; just before removing from the heat, crush the clove of garlic into the mixture.
5
Stir briefly over the heat; remove and cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
6
When slightly cooled, add vegetables to the egg mixture, along with the olives; stir well.
7
Pour into the crust; bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the center tests clean and isn't wobbly.
8
Serve hot, with slices of avacado and picante sauce.

608

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 unbaked 9 inch pie shell, 3 large eggs, 1 ½ cups light cream or 1 ½ cups milk, ¾ cup shredded monterey jack cheese, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Olive-Two Cheese 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.

Southwestern Olive-Two Cheese Quiche

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