Blue Cheese Quiche with Caramelized Pears Recipe

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Sweet sauteed onions and pears match the bold flavors of blue cheese in this decadent version of a brunch classic. Pop it in the oven, and you’ll have just enough time to whip up a fruit salad and refresh guests’ drinks. —Maggie Norman, Gaithersburg, Maryland

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Blue Cheese Quiche with Caramelized Pears Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
8 turkey bacon strips, diced
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
8 eggs
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon pepper
TOPPING:
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 medium pears, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Directions

Unfold puff pastry; press into a greased 9-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Spoon bacon into crust and sprinkle with blue cheese. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, nutmeg and pepper; pour over top.
Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add pears and brown sugar; cook 4 minutes longer. Serve with quiche. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 piece with about 1/4 cup topping equals 501 calories, 35 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 284 mg cholesterol, 916 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 17 g protein.

Originally published as Blue Cheese Quiche with Caramelized Pears in Simple & Delicious December/January 2012, p37