Leek and Swiss Quiche

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From the Pillsbury Online Recipe Site

Yields1 Serving
 2 medium leeks
 1 pie crust
 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 3 eggs
 1 cup milk
 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 oz)
 1/2 teaspoon salt
 1/4 teaspoon pepper
 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1. Heat oven to 400°F. Wash leeks; remove any tough outer leaves. Trim roots from white bulb portion; cut leeks lengthwise and wash well. Cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices to make about 4 cups; set aside.

2

2. Place pie crust in 9-inch glass pie pan as directed on box for One-Crust Filled Pie. Partially bake crust 8 minutes or until very lightly browned.

3

3. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add leeks; cook 7 to 9 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender but not brown. Remove from heat; set aside.

4

4. In small bowl, beat eggs with wire whisk. Stir in milk, cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg until blended. Stir in cooked leeks. Pour mixture into partially baked crust.

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5. Bake quiche 10 minutes. Cover crust edge with strips of foil to prevent excessive browning. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F; bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes before serving.

Ingredients

 2 medium leeks
 1 pie crust
 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 3 eggs
 1 cup milk
 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 oz)
 1/2 teaspoon salt
 1/4 teaspoon pepper
 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

1

1. Heat oven to 400°F. Wash leeks; remove any tough outer leaves. Trim roots from white bulb portion; cut leeks lengthwise and wash well. Cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices to make about 4 cups; set aside.

2

2. Place pie crust in 9-inch glass pie pan as directed on box for One-Crust Filled Pie. Partially bake crust 8 minutes or until very lightly browned.

3

3. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add leeks; cook 7 to 9 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender but not brown. Remove from heat; set aside.

4

4. In small bowl, beat eggs with wire whisk. Stir in milk, cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg until blended. Stir in cooked leeks. Pour mixture into partially baked crust.

5

5. Bake quiche 10 minutes. Cover crust edge with strips of foil to prevent excessive browning. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F; bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes before serving.

Leek and Swiss Quiche