Light Colorado Quiche
Recipe from
Heart-Healthy Living
Fat-free milk and low-fat cheeses transform ordinary quiche into a heart-healthy family breakfast or dinner.
Servings:
8 servings
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Ingredients
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1/2 cupfat-free milksee savings
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2 tablespoonsall-purpose floursee savings
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3/4 cuprefrigerated or frozen egg product, thawedsee savings
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1 cuplow-fat cottage cheesesee savings
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2 ouncesreduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), cut upsee savings
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1 cupshredded sharp cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack cheese (4 ounces)see savings
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1/2 teaspoonsugarsee savings
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1/8 teaspoonground black peppersee savings
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Fresh chopped tomatoes (optional)see savings
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Chopped fresh basil or oregano (optional)see savings
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Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F . In a medium bowl, gradually whisk the milk into the flour until smooth. Whisk in the egg, cottage cheese, and cream cheese (mixture will not be smooth). Stir in cheddar cheese, sugar, and pepper.
2.
Pour mixture into a lightly greased 9-inch pie plate. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until puffed and golden and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Serve immediately. If desired, garnish with tomatoes and fresh herbs.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 118, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Sodium 283 mg, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 11 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 15%, Iron 3%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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