Holiday Appetizer Quiche

* Exported from MasterCook *

HOLIDAY APPETIZER QUICHE

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-----CRUST-----
1 1/2 c Butter crackers crushed
2/3 c Butter flavored crisco
1 1/2 c All purpose flour
-----FILLING-----
1/4 c Snipped fresh parsley
1 c Whipping cream
1 c Half and half
1 t Salt
1/4 ts Pepper
5 Eggs
2 c Shredded swiss cheese
1 Jar (4-oz) diced pimentos,
Well drained
3/4 c Thin sliced green onions
With tops
2/3 c Chopped ham, crumbled
Sausage, diced pepperoni or
Crumbled cooked bacon

CRUST: Combine flour and cracker crumbs. Cut in crisco
until mixture resembles coarse oatmeal. Sprinkle with
1/2 cup water, a Tb at a time. Toss with a fork until
crumbs are completely moistened. Press mixture into
bottom of ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan. Prick crust
with fork. FILLING: Sprinkle swiss cheese, ham,
onions, parsley and pimentos evenly over crust. Beat
eggs, cream, half anf half, salt and pepper. Pour over
filled crust. Bake at 400 degrees in preheated oven
for 25- 30 minutes or until set. Cool 5-10 minutes.
Cut into 1 1/2x2-inch pieces. Serve warm. NOTE: Crust
may bubble during baking and need to be pricked with
fork again.



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