WILD MUSHROOM AND GRUYERE QUICHE

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This came from a book called Favorite Recipes The Costco Way. *NOTE* It says you can use chanterelle, shitake, oyster, or crimini, or a mixture of all.

Provided by Miss Diggy

Categories     Breakfast

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces (DO NOT USE MARGARINE)
2 -3 tablespoons cold water
1 cup gruyere cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 lb wild mushroom (look at above note)
1 cup egg starts egg white substitute
1 cup cream
3 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1 tablespoon fresh basil, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Combine flour and butter with a pastry blender until you get a mealy texture.
  • Add in the cold water, 1 tsp at a time until dough is able to be shaped into a ball. Be careful not to add too much or it will make it sticky.
  • Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12 in circle, and then press into a 9 inch pie dish.
  • Place in pie weights, and bake for 6-8 minutes at 450, or until the edges are a light brown.
  • Turn oven down to 375.
  • Remove the weights and sprinkle the shredded cheese along the bottom of the quiche crust.
  • In a pan, melt 2 tbs butter and add onions and cook until they are soft.
  • Add in the mushrooms, and saute until lightly brown.
  • In a large bowl combine egg starters, cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and the onion and mushroom mixture.
  • Pour into quiche crust, and sprinkle with the basil.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a knife inserted comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.5, Fat 34.1, SaturatedFat 20.4, Cholesterol 101.7, Sodium 287.3, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.9, Protein 16.3

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