Holiday Appetizer Quiche Recipe

Name: Holiday Appetizer Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crisco(R) Original No-Stick Cooking Spray; CRUST:; 2 cups Pillsbury BEST(R) All Purpose Flour; 1 tsp. salt; 3/4 cup Crisco(R) Butter Shortening or 3/4 stick Crisco(R) Butter Shortening Sticks; 5 tbsps. cold water; FILLING:; 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Swiss cheese; 2/3 cup chopped ham, crumbled cooked sausage, diced pepperoni or crumbled cooked bacon; 3/4 cup thinly sliced green onions, including tops; 1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley; 1 (4 oz.) jar diced pimentos, well drained; 5 large eggs; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup half-and-half; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper

Servings: persons

Crisco(R) Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
CRUST:
2 cups Pillsbury BEST(R) All Purpose Flour
1 tsp. salt
3/4 cup Crisco(R) Butter Shortening or 3/4 stick Crisco(R) Butter Shortening Sticks
5 tbsps. cold water
FILLING:
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Swiss cheese
2/3 cup chopped ham, crumbled cooked sausage, diced pepperoni or crumbled cooked bacon
3/4 cup thinly sliced green onions, including tops
1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley
1 (4 oz.) jar diced pimentos, well drained
5 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup half-and-half
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

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HEAT oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan with no-stick cooking spray.
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CRUST:
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COMBINE flour and salt in medium bowl. Cut in shortening using pastry blender or 2 knives until all flour is blended in to form pea-size chunks. Sprinkle with water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Toss lightly with fork until dough forms ball.
4
ROLL out dough between sheets of waxed paper to fit jelly-roll pan. Place dough in prepared pan, folding edges under. Flute edges. Prick crust with fork.
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FILLING:
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SPRINKLE cheese, ham, onions, parsley and pimentos evenly over crust. Beat eggs, cream, half-and-half, salt and pepper in medium bowl. Pour over filled crust.
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BAKE 35 minutes or until set. Cool 5 to 10 minutes. Cut into 2 x 1 1/2-inch pieces.
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Tip:
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Crust may bubble during baking and need to be pricked with fork again.

1171

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crisco(R) Original No-Stick Cooking Spray, CRUST:, 2 cups Pillsbury BEST(R) All Purpose Flour, 1 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Holiday Appetizer Quiche falls under the Breakfast 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.

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Holiday Appetizer Quiche

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Variations & substitutions

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