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Mississippi Sin Quiche

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3. Step-by-Step Visual Guide

In Part 3 of making Mississippi Sin Quiche, let’s walk through the hands-on cooking technique so your texture turns out restaurant-worthy at home.

Mississippi Sin Quiche — Step-by-Step Visual Guide (Page 3)
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Visual Cues & Timing Secrets

First, press your pie crust into the dish and make sure the edges are neat—this sets the stage for a clean slice. Then beat the cream cheese and sour cream until completely smooth, which prevents lumps in the final custard.

Add the eggs gradually, stirring gently, so you don’t incorporate too much air. Fold in the ham, cheese, and chiles, pour into the crust, and bake until the center just jiggles slightly. Let it rest before cutting; this is the secret to those clean, beautiful wedges.

Head to Page 4 for my Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating Tips plus what to serve alongside this dish!

Mississippi Sin Quiche
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Mississippi Sin Quiche

This Mississippi Sin Quiche is a creamy, cheesy, and slightly spicy twist on the classic dip, baked into a flaky pie crust. It's a hearty, crowd-pleasing breakfast that feels indulgent yet comes together easily with simple ingredients.

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Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Total Time60 mins
Servings8 servings
CourseBreakfast & Brunch
Calories450 kcal

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🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Press the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, crimping the edges.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
  3. Stir in ham, cheddar, green onions, green chiles, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly combined.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared crust, smoothing the top.
  5. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

👩🍳 Chef Elena’s Kitchen Notes & Storage

For a spicier kick, use pepper jack cheese or add a dash of hot sauce. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze the baked quiche for up to 2 months; reheat in a 350°F oven until warm.

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Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 450 kcalProtein: 22gCarbs: 18gFat: 32gFiber: 2g
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Chef Elena Rossi

Ciao, I'm Elena! Trained in Florence and based in Chicago, I founded RecipesTo Kitchen (and our @recipestokitchen Pinterest community of 296,580+ monthly home cooks) to share foolproof weeknight dinners, cozy one-pot pastas, and bakery-style desserts that work on the very first try.