Taco-Inspired Mexican Quiche
Taco-Inspired Mexican Quiche layers seasoned ground beef, chunky salsa, and a rich Mexican cheese blend in a tender deep-dish crust. The eggs bake up custardy around the savory filling, with pops of bell pepper and onion for freshness and mild heat. Serve it warm for brunch, game-day spreads, or a cozy weeknight dinner when you want bold taco flavors in a comforting slice.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Taco-Inspired Mexican Quiche, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 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
- 62
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salsa, bell pepper, onion, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
- 3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Cook, stirring, until the beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease, then stir in the taco seasoning.
- 4
Spread the meat mixture into the pie crust set in a 9-inch pie dish. Pour the egg mixture over the beef.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted in the center of the quiche comes out clean, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Cool for 10 minutes before serving warm.
- Calories 599.45 kcal High 30%
- Protein 33.36 g Good Source 67%
- Carbohydrate 28.96 g 11%
- Total Fat 40.04 g High 51%
- Saturated Fat 18.78 g High 94%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 244.06 mg High 81%
- Sodium 1022.58 mg High 44%
- Dietary Fiber 3.03 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 6.45 g --
- Added Sugars 0.56 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 529.39 mg Good Source 41%
- Iron 3.28 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 419.77 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 98.97 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 2.42 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 1.36 mcg Low Source 7%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Taco Inspired Mexican Quiche is made with 10 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chunky Mild Salsa, Eggs, Green Bell Pepper, and Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 599.45 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Taco-Inspired Mexican Quiche made of?
- The main ingredients are Chunky Mild Salsa, Eggs, Green Bell Pepper, Ground Beef, Milk. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Taco-Inspired Mexican Quiche?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 599.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Taco-Inspired Mexican Quiche easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Taco-Inspired Mexican Quiche healthy?
- Taco-Inspired Mexican Quiche has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 599.45 calories and 33.36 g of protein, or 67% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1022.58 mg (44% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 18.78 g (94% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, 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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