crab quiche
You cannot go wrong with a quiche, and this is one of my favorites. If you don't like the veggies I put in it, choose your own. I prefer real crab and find Giant Food sells a really good brand. I am all about making my cooking life easier, so chop all your veggies and pick through your crab meat the night before. I use real crab meat as I do not like the fake stuff, but if you do, feel free to use it. I make the pie dough a day or two before I need it. I always caramelize my onions and garlic days before because it will freeze well. Just hack off what you want and thaw.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Rich and delicious, this crab quiche is a wonderful special occasion or holiday breakfast. Crab is the dominant flavor, so buy the best crab meat you can afford. The combination of asparagus, red pepper, and caramelized onions adds a wonderful sweet flavor to this quiche. Nutty Swiss cheese is a nice contrast to the other sweet ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 - pie crust shell
- 3 large eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups half and half
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 8 ounces crab meat
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 5 stalks asparagus, chopped
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped onions, caramelized
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup Swiss cheese
- 4 stalks green onions
How To Make crab quiche
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Blind bake the pie crust for 12 - 15 minutes. Allow to cool completely. -
Step 2Place beaten eggs in a measuring cup. Pour enough half and half so it equals 2 cups of liquid. Add sour cream. Whisk together and place in the fridge.
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Step 3Pick through the crab meat. Make sure all the shells are removed.
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Step 4In a small skillet with about 1 Tbsp of olive oil, saute the bell pepper and chopped asparagus. After about 5 minutes, once the veggies are soft, add the caramelized onions and seasonings.
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Step 5Add the grated cheese to the cooled crust.
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Step 6Add the crab meat.
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Step 7Then add the veggies from the skillet.
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Step 8Then add the green onion.
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Step 9Pour the egg and half and half mixture over it all. Bake in the 350 degree preheated oven for 50 - 60 minutes.
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Step 10Once the egg is set, remove from the oven. Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
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