Title: Holiday Appetizer Quiche
Categories: Appetizer Snack
Yield: 10 Servings
| CRUST |
| 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 | ts | Salt |
| 1/4 | ts | Pepper |
| 5 | | Eggs |
| 2 | pk | Shredded swiss cheese |
| 1 | cn | (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 c |
CRUST: Combine flour and cracker crumbs. Cut in crisco until
mixture resembles coarse oatmeal. Sprinkle with 1/2 c 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.