Rustic Quiches Recipe

Name: Rustic Quiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Breakfast
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 5 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons shortening; 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water; 1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; 1/3 cup cubed fully cooked ham; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Servings: persons

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons shortening
2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
1/3 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup half-and-half cream

1
In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in the shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Roll out pastry to fit two 4-1/2-in. tart pans with removable bottoms. Transfer pastry to pans. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. above top of pans; flute edges above edge of pans. Prick bottom and sides of pastry with a fork. Line shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450u00b0 for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 4-6 minutes longer or until light golden brown. Reduce heat to 375u00b0.
2
Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; add the ham and cheese. Spoon into tart shells. Combine egg and cream. Pour over mushroom mixture. Bake at 375u00b0 for 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 5 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons shortening, 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water, and more.

Yes, Rustic Quiches 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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