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Bacon and Green Chile Quiche

Ingredients

  • 1 refrigerated pie crust (7 oz.)
  • 8 slices bacon
  • 1 (can) 4 oz. diced green chilies, drained
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 4 oz. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 4 oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/4 cups half-and-half
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Directions

  • 1. Preheat convection oven to 375°F.
  • 2. Unfold crust and press into 9-inch deep-dish pie plate; flute edges. Press foil over bottom of crust to hold shape. Bake 5 minutes. Cool slightly and carefully remove foil.
  • 3. Remove pie crust from oven; remove foil. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
  • 4. Meanwhile, cook bacon in skillet on medium heat until brown and crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels; crumble.
  • 5. Sprinkle bacon, chilies, green onions and cheeses over bottom of crust.
  • 6. Beat half-and-half, eggs and salt in bowl to blend. Pour over mixture in crust.
  • 7. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Let quiche stand 5 minutes before cutting into wedges to serve.
  • Nutritional information per serving: Calories 577; Total Fat 48g; Saturated Fat 22g; Tran Fat 0; Cholesterol 213mg; Sodium 1076mg; Total Carbohydrate 18g; Dietary Fiber 0g; Total Sugars 0g; Protein 19g