Cheddar Cauliflower Quiche

Name: Cheddar Cauliflower Quiche
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup shortening; 3 tablespoons cold whole milk; 4 cups chopped fresh cauliflower, cooked; 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

12 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
3 tablespoons cold whole milk
4 cups chopped fresh cauliflower, cooked
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk until mixture forms a ball. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2

Unwrap dough. On a floured surface; roll out to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Place in pie plate; flute edges. Line unpricked pastry with a double thickness of foil. Bake at 450° for 5 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer.
3

Spoon cauliflower into crust; top with almonds. In a blender, combine eggs, milk, mayonnaise, 1-1/4 cups cheese, nutmeg and pepper; cover and process until smooth. Pour over almonds; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
4

Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.