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Italian Quiche

 

Ingredients -

1 Large Ready-Made Pie Crust

1/2 cup Thinly Sliced Pepperoni
1/2 cup Chopped Green Pepper
1/2 cup Chopped Red Pepper
1 Small Garlic Clove, minced
2/3 cup Chopped White or Yellow Onion
Small Package of Fresh Mushrooms Chopped up, (or use 1 small to medium sized can mushrooms, drained)
1-1/2 tablespoons Butter
1/2 teaspoon Oregano
1/2 teaspoon Fennel Seed
1-1/2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
3 Large Eggs
1-1/2 cups Heavy Cream
1 dash Sea Salt
1/8 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper
1 Vine-Ripened Tomato cut into wedges

 
Preparation:

1. Turn the oven to 375 degrees and preheat.

2. Add the first 7 ingredients to a skillet and cook until the onions are translucent and soft.

3. Add the fennel and oregano and stir well to blend.

4. Place pie crust in large glass pie plate.

5. Sprinkle 2/3 of the mozzarella in the crust.

6. Transfer the pepperoni mixture on top of the cheese.

7. Whisk together the eggs, cream, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl.

8. Pour the mixture into the pie crust over the vegetables.

9. Bake until set, which takes about 30 minutes.

10. Arrange the tomato wedges on top and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese.

11. Return the quiche to the oven and let the cheese melt.

12. Let stand for 2 minutes before slicing and serving.

 



 
 

 
   
 
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