Broccoli, Cheese and Bacon Quiche |
|
 |
Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 10 |
|
This is a delicious, rich quiche that I made for the first time using DiB's Cheddar Cheese Crust, Cheddar Cheese Crust. Ingredients:
1 (19 ounce) bag green giant frozen cut broccoli in cheese sauce |
4 eggs |
2/3 cup whipping cream |
6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled |
1 cup parmesan cheese |
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or 1 cup four-cheese mexican blend cheese |
1/2 teaspoon dried basil |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper |
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes |
2 cups flour |
2/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup solid shortening |
5 -6 tablespoons ice water |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Make frozen broccoli according to microwave directions on bag.
3. Meanwhile, make cheddar cheese crust or fit frozen crust to 9 glass pie plate.
4. Crust:.
5. In a food processor, pulse together flour, cheese and salt until blended.
6. Add shortening and pulse until crumbly.
7. Add ice water, one tablespoon at a time,and pulse until dough just holds together.
8. Turn out onto floured surface, roll out and fit into pie plate.
9. Filling:.
10. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and whipping cream together until well blended. Stir in cooked broccoli and remaining ingredients; mix well.
11. Pour into prepared crust and spread evenly.
12. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until edges are light golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean.
13. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
|
|