Cheddar Cauliflower Quiche

Name: Cheddar Cauliflower Quiche
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings.
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 Nellie’s Free Range 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

A dear friend shared this recipe one year when we both had an abundance of cauliflower from our gardens. My husband and I enjoy this so much that I make it for breakfast, lunch and dinner! —Tracy Watson, Hobson, Montana

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 Nellie’s Free Range 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

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.
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.
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.
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.

Editor's Note

Reduced-fat or fat-free mayonnaise may not be substituted for regular mayonnaise in this recipe.
Reduced-fat or fat-free mayonnaise is not recommended for this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 518 calories, 41g fat (12g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 424mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein.

Originally published as Cheddar Cauliflower Quiche in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2001

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gardenerbowler

Sep 22, 2013

This recipe is terrific. I ended up cutting it in half as it's only me. I would definitely make this for a party or dinner with friends. It's in the recipe box now. I did not make any substitutions. I just didn't make the crust.
mikelssword

Jul 17, 2012

My husband and I are on the low carb diet so I made this without the crust. I also used half sharp cheddar and half swiss instead of the 6oz. cheddar and it was wonderful! I will make this again and again.