SOUTHWESTERN GREEN CHILI CHEESE QUICHE

P I E   C R U S T:

  • Pie crust - Make your own or use a mix.
    Add 1 t chili powder to mix before rolling.

F I L L I N G:

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cup half & half
  • 3/4 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup jack cheese
  • 1 can (4 to 6 oz.) green chili peppers (more or less to your taste) - use fresh if available
  • 2 T chopped onion
  • 1 small can sliced ripe olives
  • salt & pepper to taste

I N S T R U C T I O N S
LIGHTLY WHISK eggs and the half and half
ADD all the remaining ingredients and mix
POUR over crust
BAKE at 350ºF for 45 min.
GARNISH top with chopped tomato and/or chopped green onion if you wish.

Hint: You can adjust this recipe by increasing or decreasing the amount of green chili (chile) peppers and/or olives to your taste. New Mexicans do love their green chilis!
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