~ turkey ~ cheese & sour cream quiche ~

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Cassie *
Somewhere, PA

One of my yummy recipes, for using up leftover turkey. You could use chicken instead. I apologize for the not so clear photos. Had to use my cell phone, certainly not my choice...LOL Enjoy!

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For ~ turkey ~ cheese & sour cream quiche ~

  • CRUST ~ CAN USE YOUR FAVORITE CRUST, MINUS ANY SUGAR THAT MIGHT BE IN THE RECIPE
  • 1 c
    flour
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/3 c
    plus 1 tablespoon shortening, chilled - i keep mine in the freezer
  • 2 - 3 Tbsp
    ice water, enough that it holds together
  • I PLACED THE FLOUR AND SALT IN MY FOOD PROCESSOR, PULSE A COUPLE TIMES, THEN ADDED THE SHORTENING, THEN WATER , ABOUT 2 TABLESPOONS. USE MORE IF NOT HOLDING TOGETHER...MAKE SURE YOUR BOARD IS WELL FLOURED, AS THIS CRUST IS TENDER, VERY TASTY
  • FILLING
  • about
    1 tablespoon olive oil or more if needed
  • 3 Tbsp
    minced, onion
  • 2 Tbsp
    green pepper, diced
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced ~ optional
  • 1 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1/4 tsp
    each - nutmeg, salt and pepper
  • 1 c
    chopped, cooked turkey or could use chicken
  • 1/2 c
    each, shredded swiss & shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2
    eggs, slightly beaten
  • 3/4 c
    each - milk & sour cream

How To Make ~ turkey ~ cheese & sour cream quiche ~

  • 1
    Make crust, this one or your favorite, place in regular 9 inch pie shell, not deep dish. I use the shallow pie plate. Preheat oven to 400 degree F. In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and add the peppers, onion and once are tender add the garlic of using. Cook another minute or until fragrant.
  • 2
    Add the turkey and seasonings, just heat through.
  • 3
    Spoon evenly into bottom of prepared crust. Now, sprinkle turkey evenly, with both cheeses.
  • 4
    In a bowl, whisk the eggs lightly and then whisk in the sour cream and milk, until smooth. Pour evenly over cheese.
  • 5
    Bake at 400 degree for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 and bake another 25 - 30 minutes or until Quiche is set.
  • 6
    Let cool for about 10 minutes before cutting into wedges. Enjoy! Its great at room temp as well.
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