Chili Pepper, Corn, and Bacon Quiche

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Quiche is a smart choice for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. It can be served warm or cold, it's easy to make, and typically inexpensive. It's a given that we have quiche for Easter brunch, and this is one of many varieties that we enjoy.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 1 9-inch quiche

Chili Pepper, Corn, and Bacon Quiche

Ingredients

1 (9 inch) unbaked pastry shell

2 cups fat-free half-and-half

4 large eggs

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

½ cup frozen corn

thawed

4 slices cooked bacon

crumbled

1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers

drained

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

or to taste

Roasted Greek Leg of Lamb

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Place pastry shell in a 9-inch pie pan or quiche pan. Prick the bottom and sides with a fork.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Remove and set aside. Leave the oven on.

Step 4

Whisk half-and-half eggs salt and pepper together in a medium bowl until light and fluffy.

Step 5

Sprinkle cheese corn chile peppers and crumbled bacon into the pie shell. Carefully pour egg mixture over top.

Step 6

Bake in the oven until filling is just about set but a little wiggly in the center about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Nutritional Information

Chili Pepper, Corn, and Bacon Quiche

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 283

% Daily Value *

Protein: 12.3g 25%

Carbohydrates: 19.1g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 1.3g 5%

Sugars: 4.1g

Fat: 17.7g 27%

Saturated Fat: 6.7g 33%

Cholesterol: 115.2mg 38%

Vitamin A Iu: 419.5IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.8mg 29%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 11.2mg 19%

Folate: 39.9mcg 10%

Calcium: 182.6mg 18%

Iron: 1.4mg 8%

Magnesium: 25.7mg 9%

Potassium: 270.4mg 8%

Sodium: 764.5mg 31%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 159.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.