Dinner for 2
Chorizo Manchego Quiche
A buttery paprika crust holds chorizo, eggs, cream, and Manchego cheese in a baked savory quiche.
Typical price
$23.30for 4 servings
$5.83 per serving$23.30 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: bbcgoodfood.com
- 95 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 2servings (the source says 9, which counts pieces)
- $$$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bratwurst and other fresh sausage$4.99/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $2.20Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 3 | $0.90Typical price |
| Whipped or light cream$0.20/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $0.71Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $1.16Typical price |
| Blue cheese, brie, queso fresco, paneer$0.80/oz typical | 5.25 oz | $4.23Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $1.41Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.65 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilFlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 200 g chorizo ring
- 3 large eggs
- 100 g crème fraîche plus extra to serve
- 150 g double cream
- 150 g manchego cheese grated
- 250 g plain flour plus extra for dusting (optional)
- 1 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 100 g cold unsalted butter cubed
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the sliced chorizo for 5 minutes.
- Mix the flour, smoked paprika, cayenne, and cold butter until crumbly, then add enough water to form a dough.
- Press the dough into a 9-inch tart pan and chill it for 15 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 375 F and bake the crust for 15 minutes.
- Whisk the eggs, crème fraîche, double cream, and Manchego cheese together.
- Cook sausage until it reaches 160 F inside.
- Spread the chorizo in the crust, pour in the egg mixture, and bake at 375 F for 35 minutes, until the center is firm and the eggs are fully cooked.
Swaps
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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