Savory Pumpkin Quiche

Name: Savory Pumpkin Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 3 large eggs; 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin; 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk; 1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 frozen deep-dish pie crust (9 inches)

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 50 min. + standing YIELD: 8 servings.

This quiche satisfies a seasonal craving I get for all things pumpkin. Fresh mushrooms add flavor, and I try different types like baby portobello and cremini mushrooms. —Rachel Garcia, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Ingredients

3 large eggs
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 frozen deep-dish pie crust (9 inches)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, pumpkin and milk until blended. Stir in bacon, mushrooms, onion and pepper. Toss cheese with flour; stir into egg mixture. Pour into pie crust.
2. Bake on a lower oven rack 50-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 231 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 417mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein.

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