Piquillo Pepper And Manchego Quiche
Indulge in the flavors of Castilian-Manchego cuisine with this delightful Piquillo Pepper and Manchego Quiche. This savory dish combines the smoky sweetness of piquillo peppers with the rich, nutty flavor of Manchego cheese, all nestled in a buttery, flaky crust.
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 1 cup grated Manchego cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped piquillo peppers
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges.
- Sprinkle the grated Manchego cheese and chopped piquillo peppers evenly over the bottom of the pie crust.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture over the cheese and peppers in the pie crust.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the quiche is set and golden brown.
- Let the quiche cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 40 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 12g
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Fat
- 18g
Supplies
9-inch pie dish Mixing bowl Whisk
Tools
Oven Baking sheet
Serving suggestions
Serve the Piquillo Pepper and Manchego Quiche with a side salad of mixed greens dressed with a light vinaigrette for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For added flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of smoked paprika or a dash of hot sauce to the egg mixture before baking.
Cost
$15