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Last week, I was in the mood for a warm, casserole-like dish that brings several ingredients together; resulting in a blend of flavors.  Sometimes, I get a little tired of the classic meat, veggie, carb combo that can set in over the summer when I’m relying heavily on my grill for dinners.   

To satisfy the craving, I decided to make a Potato Veggie Quiche which was adapted from a recipe I saw on Cook Yourself Thin.  This Quiche recipe can adjusted to your tastes or as-is can be an ideal vegetarian or lighter calorie dish for you and your family.  Plus, it reheats extremely well and makes for an AMAZING breakfast.    

Half bag of Garlic Oreida Steam n Mash Potatoes (prepared as indicated), 1 tsp olive oil and Pam Olive Oil Cooking Spray, 1 red onion (rough chopped), 1 cup mushrooms (rough chopped), 2 cups spinach, 1 cup tomatoes (rough chopped), 1 egg, 1/2 c egg whites, 2/3 c skim milk, 1 slice light cheddar cheese (like Sargento slices), and salt & pepper to taste        

-Preheat the oven to 400 degrees   

-In a pie dish, spread out the mashed potatoes to form a thin crust around the pan    

Mashed Potato Crust

-Place in preheated oven & bake until crispy (about 15-20 min)    

 -Remove from oven & allow to cool (approx 5-10 min)    

-Preheat oven to 350 degrees   

-In a skillet coated with Pam, begin to saute onions &  mushrooms   

-Add salt and pepper to taste and cook until they begin to soften   -Place tsp olive oil in pan & pour in tomatoes    

 -Stir until liquid is released and begins to evaporate   

 -Toss in spinach and cook 1-2 minutes until wilted   

 -Remove veggie mixture from heat and set aside to cool   

 -In a bowl, mix egg, egg whites, & salt/pepper to taste     

 -Assemble your Quiche      

 -Place veggie mixture on top of potato crust     

 -Spread evenly throughout pie pan     

 -Pour egg mixture evenly over veggies     

 -Break slice of cheddar & spread across top   

 -Bake until toppings become firm with a little wobble (20-30 min)   

 -Remove from oven and allow to cool   

 -Cut into 8 pieces and serve   

Quiche Slice - Approx 150 cal (2.5 pts)

After baking, the mashed potatoes and cheese melt to deliver a creamy decadence that’s sure to please the family or any crowd.   Mangia and enjoy.   

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