Salmon Quiche

Name: Salmon Quiche
Ingredients: 1 unbaked pastry shell (10 inches); 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese; 1 can (14-3/4 ounces) salmon, drained, flaked and cartilage removed; 5 large eggs; 2 cups half-and-half cream; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Minced fresh parsley, optional

9 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 unbaked pastry shell (10 inches)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) salmon, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
5 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Directions

1

Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack.
2

In a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Sprinkle cheese in the crust; top with salmon and onion.
3

In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, cream and salt; pour over salmon mixture. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with parsley if desired. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.