Italian Pesto Quiche Recipe

Name: Italian Pesto Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 each pie shell (9 inch) premade; 3 large eggs; 1 cup light cream (half&half); ⅔ cup parsley leaves fresh, firmly packed; 1 large garlic cloves quartered; 1 teaspoon basil dried; 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup walnuts coarsely chopped; 1 cup swiss cheese coarsely grated; 1/2 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated freshly grated

Servings: persons

1 each pie shell (9 inch) premade
3 large eggs
1 cup light cream (half&half)
⅔ cup parsley leaves fresh, firmly packed
1 large garlic cloves quartered
1 teaspoon basil dried
1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup walnuts coarsely chopped
1 cup swiss cheese coarsely grated
1/2 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated freshly grated

1
Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
2
Prepare crust.
3
Prepare Filling: In medium size bowl using wire whisk or fork, beat eggs and half and half to blend well; set aside.
4
In food processor or blender, process parsley, garlic, basil and oregano 30 to 60 seconds until garlic is finely chopped.
5
With motor running, add oil in thin steady stream; process 10 to 15 seconds.
6
Add walnuts; process only until nuts are more finely chopped.
7
Stir mixture into egg mixture.
8
Sprinkle cheese over bottom of prebaked crust.
9
Place tart pan on oven rack; pour pesto mixture over cheese.
10
Bake as directed for 30 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean .

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 each pie shell (9 inch) premade, 3 large eggs, 1 cup light cream (half&half), ⅔ cup parsley leaves fresh, firmly packed, and more.

Yes, Italian Pesto 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.

Italian Pesto Quiche

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