*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Savory Bell Pepper Quiche

Recipe By     : One Million Recipes CD
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Dinner Pies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        Flaky Pastry:
   1 1/4  c             All-purpose flour
     1/2  ts            Salt
     1/3  c             Butter
   2      tb            Lard
   1                    Egg -- beaten
   1      lg            Onion -- sliced
   2      md            Green peppers
   2      tb            Butter
   3                    Eggs
     1/2  c             Cheese -- grated
   2      md            Red peppers
   2      cl            Garlic -- minced
   1      ts            Dried basil leaves
   1      c             Half and half

Pastry:

Combine flour and salt. Cut in butter and lard until mixture forms
coarse crumbs. Beat 1 egg slightly and add to flour mixture. Stir
with fork until pastry clings together. Shape into a ball. Roll out
on floured surface to match the pan.

Line a quiche pan with pastry, trimming the edge flush with rim.

Wash peppers, cut in halves, remove seeds. Saute peppers and onion in
butter until soft but not browned. Remove from heat. Add garlic and
basil leaves.

Prebake pie shell for about 10 minutes in preheated oven at 400 F.
Spread pepper mixture evenly in quiche pastry. Beat eggs and half and
half. Add grated cheese. Pour mixture over peppers. Bake at 350 F for
about 35 minutes until filling is set and top is nicely browned. Let
stand a few minutes before starting to cut into wedges.

Busted by Judy R.


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