Meals Matter

Mexican Quiche

Contributed By: Michele
Better Homes and Gardens

Spicy version of classic quiche that uses tortillas in place of a crust

Ingredients

1-1/2 tsp Cooking oil

7 Corn tortillas

1/3 cup All-purpose flour

1-1/2 tsp Chili powder

1/2 tsp Salt

2 Medium tomatoes, chopped

2/3 cup Salsa

6-8 Green onions, sliced

1 Or 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped (1 to 2 Tbsp)

8 Slightly beaten eggs

1 cup 1% lowfat milk

1 10-oz Package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained

1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)

Preparation

1. Lightly brush the oil on the bottom and up the sides of a 2-quart rectangular baking dish. Place tortillas in the bottom of the baking dish, overlapping and cutting to fit as necessary; set aside.

2. Combine the flour, chili powder, and salt. Sprinkle half of the flour mixture over tortillas. Combine tomatoes, salsa, green onions, and chopped jalapenos. Spoon over tortillas. Sprinkle with remaining flour mixture.

3. In a medium bowl combine the eggs, 1% lowfat milk, and spinach. Pour egg mixture evenly over the veggie mixture in baking dish. Bake, uncovered at 350 for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and bake 5 minutes more. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. If desired, garnish with sliced jalapenos.

Cook's Notes

Great dinner when company's over. You can make it less spicy by leaving out the jalapenos - but why would you want to do that! :-)

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Egg & Cheese
Actual Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Origin: Mexican & Spanish
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Meal Type: Breakfast & Brunch

Nutrient Information

Calories: 255
Total Fat: 12.8g
Saturated Fat: 4.9g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.5g
Carbohydrates: 21.2g
Protein: 14g
Vitamin A: 4845 IU
Vitamin C: 19 mg
Calcium: 259 mg
Sodium: 427.8mg
Iron: 3 mg
Fiber: 3.3g