Crabmeat Quiche With Whole Wheat Crust Recipe

Name: Crabmeat Quiche With Whole Wheat Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup whole wheat flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup vegetable shortening; 1/2 pound gruyere cheese; 6 ounces crabmeat; 3 eggs; 1 tablespoon flour; 3/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/2 tablespoon butter melted and cooled; 1/2 cup whole milk Do not use skim, it will not firm up when cooking

Servings: persons

1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 pound gruyere cheese
6 ounces crabmeat
3 eggs
1 tablespoon flour
3/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 tablespoon butter melted and cooled
1/2 cup whole milk Do not use skim, it will not firm up when cooking

1
Combine flour and salt
2
Cut in shortening until uniformly crumbly, one quarter cup at a time
3
Add 1 Tbsp of cold water to one area at a time, mixing it in gently with a fork until absorbed before adding the next Tbsp. Do not over mix. You will need about 5-6 Tablespoons of water.
4
When moist enough, gently gather the dough into a ball and pat together. Roll out and place in a 9 inch pie plate. (I don't chill the dough first)
5
Thinly slice cheese and layer in unbaked crust
6
Spread crabmeat over the cheese
7
Beat eggs with 1 Tbsp flour, seasoning and lemon zest until frothy ( about 1 minute).. Stir in milk and melted butter. Pour into pie shell.
8
Bake at 375 degrees for 40-45 minutes. It is done when it domes up in the middle and the center is of custard consistency.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, 1/2 pound gruyere cheese, and more.

Yes, Crabmeat Quiche With Whole Wheat Crust falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crabmeat Quiche With Whole Wheat Crust

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