Is Green Chile Cheese Quiche a Dinner or Breakfast Food?

Green Chile Cheese Quiche is a perfect blend of creamy, cheesy, and a little spicy. 🥚 It works for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With a simple mix of eggs, green chiles, and lots of cheese, this dish is easy to make and even easier to love. Top it with pico de gallo for an extra kick of flavor. Keep reading to learn how to make it step by step!

Close-up of a delicious Green Chile Cheese Quiche topped with fresh salsa, perfect for any meal of the day.

Green Chile Cheese Quiche has always been a favorite in my home. Growing up, I only ever ate quiche for breakfast on special occasions like Christmas, Easter, or when someone was visiting from out of town. But my husband grew up eating it for dinner since his mom and dad are vegetarians.

One of the first meals I ate at my mom-in-love’s house was this very recipe. I remember thinking, “Why have I only ever eaten this for breakfast?” I’m so glad my mom-in-love was willing to share the recipe with me because since then, which was more than 10 years ago now, we regularly eat this meal…for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!

Step-by-Step Green Chile Cheese Quiche Recipe

Making a green chile cheese quiche is surprisingly simple and perfect for any meal of the day. Follow these steps to create a flavorful dish that’s sure to become a favorite in your home.

Step 1: Gather Your Eggs

You’ll need to start with 10 eggs. My friend gifted these beauties to me a couple of weeks ago since her chickens are laying more eggs than she and her family can eat. I like having friends with chickens. Does anyone have a cow? ::wink, wink::

Carton of farm-fresh eggs, ready to be cracked for the Green Chile Cheese Quiche that starts this easy and delicious recipe.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

Start by beating the eggs in a large bowl with a whisk until they’re smooth and well combined. Then, gently whisk in 1/2 cup of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder. These dry ingredients will help give your Green Chile Cheese Quiche a light and fluffy texture.

Whisk beating eggs with flour and spices to create the fluffy base of a Green Chile Cheese Quiche that’s light and satisfying.

Step 3: Add Green Chiles and Cottage Cheese

Now it’s time to add some flavor. Stir in an 8 oz can of chopped green chiles and 2 cups of fat-free cottage cheese. The chiles bring a mild heat, while the cottage cheese adds a creamy, protein-packed richness to your quiche.

Adding canned green chiles and cottage cheese to the egg mixture for a flavorful and creamy Green Chile Cheese Quiche.

Step 4: Add Cheese and Onion

To take your Green Chile Cheese Quiche up a notch, mix in 16 oz of shredded colby jack cheese and 1/2 cup of chopped white onion. Colby Jack melts beautifully and has just the right balance of flavor, but you can use mozzarella or your favorite cheese for a personal touch. The onion adds a subtle sweetness and a bit of texture to round out the dish.

Shredded Colby Jack cheese and diced onions ready to be mixed into the Green Chile Cheese Quiche for a cheesy, savory flavor.

Step 5: Pour Into Baking Dish

Once everything is well combined, pour the mixture into a greased 13×9 glass pan, making sure it’s spread evenly. Prefer a quiche with a crust? Divide the mixture between 2 deep dish pie crusts instead. Either way, your Green Chile Cheese Quiche will bake up golden and delicious.

Green Chile Cheese Quiche batter spread evenly in a 13x9 pan, ready to bake into a fluffy, cheesy meal for breakfast or dinner.

Step 6: Bake the Quiche

Bake the chile cheese quiche at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, and then turn the oven down to 350 degrees. Bake it for an additional 35-40 minutes. When you pull it out of the oven, let it sit for a few minutes to cool and firm up.

Golden brown Green Chile Cheese Quiche fresh from the oven, showing a crispy top and soft, cheesy center.

How to Serve Green Chile Cheese Quiche

I cut square pieces and top the chile cheese quiche with homemade pico de gallo. To make this, I follow my homemade cilantro-lime salsa recipe, except I use whole tomatoes and don’t use the food processor. I leave all the ingredients in a small chopped form and occasionally mash it if I want a little more juice.

A generous slice of Green Chile Cheese Quiche topped with pico de gallo, ready to enjoy for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

This is a great entree for an easy dinner, but it also doubles as a special breakfast meal. I have even served this chile cheese quiche to the ladies in my women’s Bible Study, and it is always gone by the end of the morning. For more easy dinner ideas, check out my Crockpot meals and my 30-minute dinners. You can also check out my numerous Pinterest boards. Happy cooking, y’all!

A slice of Green Chile Cheese Quiche topped with fresh pico de gallo, perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Heidi Davison

Head Baker & Owner

Hi, I'm Heidi, Head Baker and Owner of Heidi's Bakery in Knoxville, TN.

What began as a blog to share family recipes has become a thriving bakery, thanks to community support.
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