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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Combine colorful crabmeat and asparagus to bake this hearty main dish that's both festive and flavorful or choose your family's favorite ingredients...and create your own one-of-a-kind specialty! You'll be surprised at the compliments you'll receive. Ingredients:
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches) |
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, flaked and drained |
1 cup frozen asparagus cut, thawed |
2 tablespoons chopped onion |
2 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper |
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded swiss or cheddar cheese |
3 eggs |
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
Directions:
1. Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 5 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes more. Reduce heat to 325°.
2. Layer crab, asparagus, onion, red pepper and cheese in crust. In a small bowl, beat eggs, cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg; pour over cheese. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Yield: 6-8 servings.
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