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Mini Mushroom Quiches

admin — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:48:12 +0000

These mini mushroom quiches are tasty little treats.

1 package puff pastry shells
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped mushrooms (baby portabella, or a combination of several)
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Bake puff pastry shells according to package directions. Set aside. Lower oven temperature to 375 degrees. Whisk together eggs, heavy cream and cheeses; set aside. In a small sauté pan over medium heat, melt butter, add onions and sauté until soft, about 6 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook an additional 5 minutes. Stir in mustard. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and let cool. Once cooled, stir the onions and mushrooms into the egg-cream mixture. Pour into a shallow casserole dish.

Bake 20 minutes until golden brown and cracked on top. Remove from oven and carefully spoon egg mixture into 4 puff pastry shells, using a spatula to smooth the tops. Place shells back into preheated oven and re-heat for 5 minutes. Serve hot.

Southwest Style Quiche

admin — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:46:55 +0000

1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 (4-ounce) can diced Green Chiles
1/4 c. chives, chopped
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
12 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup (8-ounces) sour cream
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 chopped fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
chunky style salsa
salt, to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 13×9-inch baking dish.

Sprinkle bell pepper, chiles and chives onto bottom of baking dish. Top with 1½-cups cheese. Whisk eggs, sour cream and evaporated milk in a medium bowl. Pour over vegetables and cheese in baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese.

Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 5 minutes. Top with salsa, cilantro, and salt to taste.

Quiche Florentine

admin — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:28:30 +0000

Our Quiche Florentine Recipe is the BEST you ever tasted!

2 cups dry breadcrumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach
24 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Dijon style mustard
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups fresh grated Swiss cheese (4 oz)
1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
1/4 cup chopped chives

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Combine the bread crumbs and melted butter, and press on the bottom and sides of a buttered 9 inch spring form pan. Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until very lightly browned. Set aside to cool. Cook the spinach according to package directions; place in strainer and press out all the liquid. In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, cream, salt and mustard until smooth. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat well after each addition. Add the spinach, grated cheeses, paprika, cayenne and scallions. Beat on low speed until well combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared crust and bake for approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes, or until the filling is set and browned. Cool for 15 minutes on a wire rack.

Easy Quiche Lorraine

admin — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:14:05 +0000

1 pound sliced bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 frozen deep-dish pastry shell
6 eggs, beaten
1 cup milk
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash pepper
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
2 tablespoons chopped ripe olives

Cook bacon until crisp in a large frying pan; drain on paper towel. Combine eggs, cream, milk, nutmeg and pepper; mix well. Stir in cheese, onions and olives. Pour cheese mixture into pastry shell. Bake at 350 degrees. for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted halfway between center and outer edge comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Cheesy Sausage Strata Recipe

admin — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:13:00 +0000

1/2 pound pork sausage
1/2 pound Mozzarella cheese, grated
2 cups bread cubes
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)

Grease a 10-inch deep-dish pie plate or a 9-inch square baking dish. Brown & crumble sausage in a large skillet; set aside. Spread bread over bottom of dish, top with sausage and grated cheese. Beat together remaining ingredients and pour over cheese and sausage. Bake at 350 degrees. for 45 minutes, until lightly browned. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Makes 8 servings.