Mexicali Quiche

Mexicali QuichePhoto byJustina Price

Mexicali Quiche is a flavorful and delicious variation on the popular classic French Quiche, incorporating Mexican-inspired ingredients and flavors. It is a fusion of flavor from two continents and the results are a savory and unique dish.

The basic concept involves a pastry crust filled with eggs, mixed with cream, cheese, vegetables, and meats. Quiches are incredibly versatile dishes, limited only by the boundaries of your imagination.

For the Mexicali Quiche, you can add a variety of ingredients to make it your own. Add some rich chorizo, hot peppers, spicy onions, sweet corn, and fresh cilantro. Whatever you add it is sure to bring big flavors to the table in a blend like you've have never had before. Mexicali Quiche is a great dish for breakfast, lunch or dinner and your family will surely ask for more.

Mexicali Quiche

8 oz, cheddar cheese

3/4 cup salsa

4 eggs

1 1/2 cup half and half

1 lb. ground beef

salt and pepper

parsley flakes

2 pie crust (homemade or store bought)

2 9” Pie pan or round pan. This recipe makes enough for 2.

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400* Brown the hamburger in a skillet, add salsa and cook for about 15 more minutes.
2. Add the hamburger evenly between the pie crusts.
3. Crack eggs into a large bowl, add half and half, salt, and pepper to taste and stir well. Pour the mixture evenly over the hamburger in the pie crusts.
4. Cover the quiches with cheese and sprinkle with the parsley flakes.
5. Bake for 20 minutes at 400* then reduce heat to 325* and bake for an added 20 minutes.

The result is a flavorful quiche with a Mexican twist, perfect for brunch, lunch or even dinner. Serve with a side of salsa or guacamole.