San Jose Quiche
Elevate your brunch game with the bold and flavorful San Jose Quiche, a Southwest-inspired twist on the classic dish! This savory quiche features a flaky pre-made pie crust packed with delicious layers of spiced chorizo, vibrant red bell peppers, zesty jalapeños, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and green onions for a pop of freshness. Creamy cheddar cheese melts into a rich, seasoned egg custard infused with cumin and paprika, delivering a delightful depth of flavor with every bite. Perfectly cooked to a golden hue in just under an hour, this easy-to-make quiche is ideal for breakfast, brunch, or even a light dinner. Serve it warm with a crisp side salad, and get ready to impress your guests with this crowd-pleasing, Southwestern-inspired masterpiece! Keywords: San Jose Quiche, chorizo quiche, Southwestern quiche recipe, breakfast quiche with chorizo, egg and cheese quiche.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece pre-made pie crust
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 ounces chorizo sausage
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 3 stalks green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons cumin powder
- 0.25 teaspoons paprika
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 if desired. Set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chorizo until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Drain any excess grease and set the chorizo aside to cool slightly.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika until well blended.
Evenly sprinkle the cooked chorizo over the bottom of the pie crust. Layer the diced red bell pepper, jalapeño, green onions, and cilantro on top of the chorizo.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the vegetables and chorizo.
Pour the egg and cream mixture over the fillings, ensuring it spreads evenly and covers the ingredients.
Place the quiche on the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the egg mixture is set and the top is golden brown.
Remove the quiche from the oven and let it cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm and enjoy your San Jose Quiche!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3630 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 279.0 g | 358% | |
| Saturated Fat | 126.8 g | 634% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1256 mg | 419% | |
| Sodium | 6227 mg | 271% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 151.1 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 111.5 g | 223% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 1013 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 844 mg | 18% | |
*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.
