Spinach and Green Chile Cheese Quiche
Spinach and Green Chile Cheese Quiche marries mellow heat from canned chiles with a rich, custardy filling. Colby–Monterey Jack and cottage cheese create a creamy, tender texture tucked into flaky crusts. Serve warm for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner alongside a crisp salad when you want something comforting yet lively.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spinach and Green Chile Cheese Quiche, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl; set aside.
- 2
Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl until smooth. Whisk in the flour mixture until there are no lumps. Stir in the Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, cottage cheese, spinach, green chiles, and melted butter until evenly combined. Divide the mixture between the pie crusts.
- 3
Bake the quiches in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking until the quiches are lightly browned and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Calories 341.13 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 15.66 g Good Source 31%
- Carbohydrate 21.62 g 8%
- Total Fat 21.97 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 11.52 g High 58%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 214.06 mg High 71%
- Sodium 477.27 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 0.94 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 2.6 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 170.36 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 2.51 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 222.95 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 152.34 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 5.48 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.84 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Spinach and Green Chile Cheese Quiche is made with 10 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Butter, and Cottage Cheese. Each serving provides about 341.13 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spinach and Green Chile Cheese Quiche made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Butter, Cottage Cheese, Diced Green Chiles. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spinach and Green Chile Cheese Quiche?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 341.13 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spinach and Green Chile Cheese Quiche easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Spinach and Green Chile Cheese Quiche healthy?
- Spinach and Green Chile Cheese Quiche has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 341.13 calories and 15.66 g of protein, or 31% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 477.27 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.52 g (58% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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