Crab and Cheddar Quiche

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Crab and Cheddar Quiche
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on May 06, 2023

Ingredients

  • 1 9-inch pre-made pie crust
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup cooked, flaked crab meat

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Line a 9-inch pie plate with the pre-made crust. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, mustard, salt and pepper until combined.
  4. Sprinkle the cheese on the bottom of the pie crust. Top with the crab meat.
  5. Carefully pour the egg mixture over the cheese and crab.
  6. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the quiche is set and golden brown.
  7. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Interesting Facts

  • Quiche is a French dish that is typically made with eggs, cream, and cheese.
  • The word quiche is derived from the German word “kuchen”, which means cake.
  • The traditional French quiche is made with a custard filling, but variations of the dish can be found around the world.
  • Crab meat is a great source of protein and is low in fat and calories.