Holiday Appetizer Quiche Recipe

Name: Holiday Appetizer Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust; 1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose unsifted; 1 1/2 cups crackers finely crushed butter-type; ⅔ cup vegetable shortening butter flavor; Filling; 2 cups swiss cheese shredded; ⅔ cup ham cooked , or 2/3 cup sausage cooked, crumbled , or 2/ 3 cup pepperoni, diced or bacon cooked and crumbled; 3/4 cup scallions, spring or green onions thinly sliced, include tops; 1/4 cup parsley leaves freshly snipped; ⅓ cup pimentos well drained; 5 large eggs; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 cup light cream (half&half); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

Crust
1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose unsifted
1 1/2 cups crackers finely crushed butter-type
⅔ cup vegetable shortening butter flavor
Filling
2 cups swiss cheese shredded
⅔ cup ham cooked , or 2/3 cup sausage cooked, crumbled , or 2/ 3 cup pepperoni, diced or bacon cooked and crumbled
3/4 cup scallions, spring or green onions thinly sliced, include tops
1/4 cup parsley leaves freshly snipped
⅓ cup pimentos well drained
5 large eggs
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup light cream (half&half)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1
Preheat oven to 400F (200C) degrees for crust, combine flour and cracker crumbs.
2
Cut in butter flavor shortening until mixture resembles coarse corn meal.
3
Sprinkle with the 1/2 cup water, a tablespoon at a time.
4
Toss with fork until crumbs are compl etely moistened.
5
Press mixture into bottom of ungreased 15 x 10 x 1 inch pan.
6
Prick crust with a fork.
7
Sprinkle Swiss cheese, ham, onions, parsley, and pimientos evenly over crust.
8
Beat eggs, cream, half and half, salt, and pepper.
9
Pour over filled crust.
10
Bake at 400F (200C) degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until set.
11
Cool for 5 minutes.
12
Cut in 1 1/2 by 2 inch pieces.
13
Serve warm.
14
NOTE: Crust may bubble during baking and need to be pricked with a fork again.

1898

kcal

Calories

174

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust, 1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose unsifted, 1 1/2 cups crackers finely crushed butter-type, ⅔ cup vegetable shortening butter flavor, 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.

Holiday Appetizer Quiche

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