TURKEY SWISS QUICHE

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This recipe is the perfect solution to what to do with left over turkey. My family looks forward to it every year after Thanksgiving.-Lois Forehand, Little River Academy, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pastry shell (9 inches), unbaked
1-1/2 cups finely chopped cooked turkey
4 large eggs
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
4 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons diced pimientos
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
Dash salt and pepper
3 slices (3/4 ounce each) Swiss cheese, cut into thin strips

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450°. Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake until golden brown, 5-7 minutes longer. Reduce heat to 375°., Sprinkle turkey into pastry shell. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and cream. Stir in the shredded Swiss cheese, onions, pimientos, oregano, parsley, salt and pepper. Pour into crust. , Bake 20 minutes. Arrange Swiss cheese strips in a lattice pattern over quiche. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 10-15 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Fat 31g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 234mg cholesterol, Sodium 334mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein.