Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Chorizo, Chard + Chive Quiche

Fig and Rose Chorizo Chard Chive Quiche

The 3 C's were a great flavor combo in this recipe, but the base was way too dry.  Not a great recipe - it was originally for a frittata, which probably explains the dryness after baking.  I think I'll stick to my tried and true Trader Joe's quiche recipe as a base, and use the fun ingredients from this recipe.

Here's the recipe as it should be next time:

Makes 1 Quiche

Ingredients:

3 Eggs (2 Whites and 1 Yolk), beaten
1 small container Cottage Cheese
1 cup Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese, grated
1 frozen Pie Crust
1 Chorizo link, quartered
1 small bundle Chard, chopped
1/2 bundle Chives, sliced
Salt + Pepper, to taste


Exclude the frozen hash browns even if trying the frittata - they made the texture weird and everything too dry.

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Chop the chard and chorizo.  Slice the chives.


3. Wilt the chard in a large pan over high heat until reduced, 2-3 minutes.  Stir in the chorizo, then take off heat after 1 minute.


Should have added in the chorizo afterwards, as I say above - cooking it together took some of the juice out of the sausage.


4. Beat the eggs in a large bowl.  Combine them with the shredded cheese and cottage cheese, and add salt + pepper to taste.


I made two quiches, hence the number of eggs in the picture.


5. Combine all ingredients in the bowl, and spoon into the pie crust.  Bake for 1 hour.




That should do it.

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Original Recipe:

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