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Rustic Quiches

Rustic Quiches
2 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 5 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons shortening
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
  • 1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons butter
  • 1/3 cup cubed fully cooked ham
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in the shortening until
  • crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball
  • forms. Roll out pastry to fit two 4-1/2-in. tart pans with removable
  • bottoms. Transfer pastry to pans. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. above top
  • of pans; flute edges above edge of pans. Prick bottom and sides of
  • pastry with a fork. Line shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty
  • foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 4-6 minutes
  • longer or until light golden brown. Reduce heat to 375°.
  • Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until tender.
  • Remove from the heat; add the ham and cheese. Spoon into tart
  • shells. Combine egg and cream. Pour over mushroom mixture. Bake at
  • 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center
  • comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Yield: 2
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Directions (continued)

  • servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 727 calories, 55 g fat (21 g saturated fat), 186 mg cholesterol, 854 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 20 g protein.
Wine: Sparkling Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sparkling wine.
© Taste of Home 2013