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Swiss and Mushroom Quiche

Course Main
Cuisine French
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Author Kiku Corner

Ingredients

  • 1 9- inch pie crust
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese like gruyere or Emmental
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 12- oz can undiluted evaporated milk
  • ¼ teaspoon dry mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon truffle salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
  • Parbake the crust for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
  • In a large frying pan over high heat, melt butter.
  • Add the sliced mushrooms and saute until golden brown. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • Sprinkle half the Swiss cheese over the pie crust. Evenly spread the mushrooms on top of the cheese, then sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  • Place the crust on a baking sheet (to prevent spills).
  • Beat together eggs and combine with evaporated milk, dry mustard, truffle salt and pepper.
  • Carefully pour egg mixture (custard) over the filling ingredients.
  • Bake in a preheated 350F (180C) for 35 to 40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the centre comes out clean. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting into wedges to serve.