Quiche Ingredients
1 Medium yellow Onion (chopped)
1/2 Yellow Pepper (chopped)
5 Eggs, lightly beaten
8 oz. Cream (18 %)
1 tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
1 tsp. Dry Basil Flakes
1 tsp. Dry Oregano Flakes
1 1/2 Cups Diced Ham (leftover if possible)
4 oz. Mixed Shredded Cheese (4 Cheese Italian if possible)
4 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
2 Green Onions (chopped)
1 Pastry Recipe (see below)
Pastry Ingredients
2 cups AP Flour
Additional Flour For Dusting
1 tsp. Salt
1 tbsp. Olive Oil
1 or 2 oz. Cream (18 %)
2 oz. Butter (diced)
2 oz. Shortening (lard or vegetable) (diced)
Ice water
Preparation – makes 2 9-inch quiches (quichi ?)
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees
• In a large bowl whisk together eggs, cream, salt, pepper, and herbs
• Add ham, onion, and yellow pepper – mix thoroughly
• Add shredded cheese – mix thoroughly
• Pour mixture into pre-baked pastry shells
• Sprinkle with green onions
• Bake for approx. 35 minutes until almost set
• Let cool for 10 minutes and serve
Pastry Recipe
• In mixing bowl (stand mixer if possible)
o Sift flour and salt
o With mixer on low speed
Gradually add butter and shortening cubes
Add oil and cream
Add ice water
o When thoroughly mixed
Remove from bowl
Knead into a ball
Cover with plastic wrap and let sit
• Dust bread board with flour and roll out dough in two pieces
• Line casserole dish (I prefer rectangular) with larger piece
• Prebake lined casserole dish for about 8 minutes (this will ensure bottom of pie not soggy)