Chile Relleno Quiche with Tortilla Crust

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese cuts calories while still melting well.

Monterey Jack cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: mozzarella

Part-skim mozzarella offers a lighter option with good melting properties.

pie crust

🥗Healthier: whole wheat crust

💰Cheaper: store-bought crust

Whole wheat crust adds fiber and nutrients.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Butter an 8-inch cast iron skillet and place a flour tortilla in it.

Brush the tortilla with melted salted butter.

Separate 3 eggs into egg whites and yolks, then whip the egg whites until fluffy.

Mix the egg yolks with garlic salt, paprika, and pepper.

Combine the whipped egg whites with the yolk mixture, then add 3/4 cup cheddar cheese.

Remove the tortilla from the oven after it has crisped up.

Layer cheese on the bottom of the tortilla crust.

Add chopped roasted green chiles on top of the cheese.

Pour the egg mixture over the chiles and cheese.

Bake in the oven for about 20-25 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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