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Crab Quiche

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By Diana Rattray, About.com

This recipe for crab quiche is made with crabmeat, swiss cheese, eggs, and nutmeg.

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 pastry shell (9 inch), partially baked
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons shallots, minced
  • 1 cup crabmeat
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 1/2 cups Swiss cheese, shredded/divided
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • dash white pepper or hot pepper sauce
  • dash nutmeg
  • minced parsley

Preparation:

Have a 9-inch pastry shell partially baked. Saute shallots in butter until tender, about 2 minutes; mix with crabmeat and flour; set aside. Sprinkle 3/4 cup the cheese in the pie shell, then spread with crab mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup of cheese. Beat eggs, cream, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and parsley until mixed. Pour into shell. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
Serves 6 to 8.

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5 out of 5 5 out of 5
To die forApril 13, 2009By sandywp
"I made this for Easter because I had some crabs in the fridge and it was great and thoroughly enjoyed by all"

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