Deviled Crab Quiche
Description
This savory quiche features a homemade flaky crust made with cheddar cheese and a spicy, creamy filling of flaked crabmeat and crispy bacon. The custard base is seasoned with mustard powder and cayenne pepper for a bold, deviled flavor profile. It is a hearty main course perfect for brunch or a light dinner, served warm or cold.Ingredients
Directions
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Salt to taste Tomato slices (opt) Italian parsley sprigs (opt) Preheat oven to 400'F.
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(205'C.).
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In a bowl, combine flour, salt and chili seasoning.
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Cut in margarine and lard until mixture resembles bread crumbs.
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Add cheese and mix well.
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Stir in cold water and mix to form a fairly firm dough.
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Knead gently on a floured surface and roll out pastry.
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Set a 10" flouted flan pan with a removable bottom on a baking sheet.
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Press pastry into flutes and trim edge neatly.
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Prick base with a fork.
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Line pastry with waxed paper and fill with dried beans.
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Bake 15 minutes.
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Remove waxed paper and beans and bake 5-10 minutes more or until dry and lightly golden.
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Fry bacon 3 minutes.
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Add onion; cook 2 minutes.
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Remove from heat; mix with crabmeat.
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Spoon mixture into flan shell.
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Whisk eggs, half-and-half, mustard, cayenne and salt.
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Pour into flan shell.
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Bake 30-35 minutes or until set and lightly golden.
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Garnish with tomato and parsley, if desired, and serve warm or cold
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1745.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 104.8g162%
- Saturated Fat 38.1g191%
- Cholesterol 309.0mg103%
- Sodium 5759.7mg240%
- Total Carbohydrate 94.7g32%
- Dietary Fiber 3.4g14%
- Sugars 1.7g
- Protein 98.1g197%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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