CHEDDAR CAULIFLOWER QUICHE

Cheddar Cauliflower Quiche image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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 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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518 calories, Fat 41g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 424mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.