CREAMY ZUCCHINI QUICHE

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Make and share this Creamy Zucchini Quiche recipe from Food.com.

Provided by yooper

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 unbaked pastry shell (9 to 10 inches)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 cups grated zucchini
salt
8 large mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups grated monterey jack cheese
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 egg yolks
1 egg
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450.
  • Spread the bottom of the pastry shell with the mustard and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • Reduce oven heat to 350.
  • Place zucchini in colander, sprinkle with salt and drain for 5 minutes.
  • Saute the mushrooms in butter.
  • Sprinkle one cup of Jack cheese in the bottom of the pastry shell.
  • Spoon mushrooms on top.
  • Squeeze zucchini to remove the excess moisture.
  • Place in the shell, separating and fluffing with fingers.
  • Beat together the cream cheese, cream, egg yolks and egg, season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the pastry dish on a baking sheet and carefully pour in egg-cream mixture.
  • sprinkle the remaining Jack cheese on top.
  • Bake in a 350-degree oven for 45 minutes, until top is puffed and golden and a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.7, Fat 36.1, SaturatedFat 18.6, Cholesterol 149.2, Sodium 448.6, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.8, Protein 13.2

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