Fiesta Quiche
Bring bold flavors to your table with this Fiesta Quiche, a vibrant twist on the classic dish that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner! Nestled in a flaky pre-made pie crust, this savory quiche combines fluffy eggs and rich heavy cream with a medley of shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses for the ultimate creamy texture. Bursting with diced red and green bell peppers, chorizo sausage, green chilies, and aromatic spices like cumin and paprika, every bite delivers a fiesta of flavor. Topped with an optional garnish of fresh cilantro, this quiche is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Quick to prep and baked to golden perfection in under an hour, it’s ideal for weekend gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead. Don’t miss out on this easy and satisfying recipe that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece 9-inch pre-made pie crust
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 0.5 cup diced red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup diced green bell pepper
- 0.25 cup chopped green onion
- 0.5 cup cooked and crumbled chorizo sausage
- 4 oz canned diced green chilies
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (optional garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place the pre-made pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges. Place the pie dish on a baking sheet to make handling easier.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream until well combined and slightly frothy.
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, diced red bell pepper, diced green bell pepper, chopped green onions, crumbled chorizo sausage, and diced green chilies.
Add the ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the egg mixture, and stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Pour the egg mixture into the prepared pie crust, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
Place the baking sheet with the quiche into the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the center is set and a knife inserted into the middle comes out clean.
Remove the quiche from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
If desired, garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your Fiesta Quiche!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3709 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 283.3 g | 363% | |
| Saturated Fat | 139.1 g | 696% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1276 mg | 426% | |
| Sodium | 5605 mg | 244% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 153.2 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.8 g | ||
| Protein | 116.8 g | 234% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 1895 mg | 146% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 1496 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
