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simply elegant quiche

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Susan McCabe
Harrison City, PA

While looking for a meatless quiche for Christmas, I located this on the bottom of my recipe 'shoebox'. It's been years but it's still divine... try it yourself.

(2 ratings)
yield 6 to 8
prep time 30 Min
cook time 45 Min

Ingredients For simply elegant quiche

  • 1/2 c
    finely minced onion
  • 1/2 c
    sherry
  • 6
    eggs
  • 2 c
    heavy cream
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    white pepper
  • 6 oz
    shredded jarlsberg cheese
  • 1
    10" pie shell pre-baked

How To Make simply elegant quiche

  • 1
    Place onions and sherry in a small saucepan. Bring to boil over low heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • 2
    Beat eggs and cream together very gently. Fold in onion mixture and spices.
  • 3
    Sprinkle cheese over the bottom of the prepared pie shell.
  • 4
    Pour egg mixture into pie crust.
  • 5
    Bake at 360 degrees (yes, 360 not 350) for 35 to 45 minutes or until custard sets.
  • 6
    Let quiche set for 10 minutes before slicing.
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