Apple, Cheddar, Rosemary Quiche Recipe

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Surprise holiday guests with this delicious, unique quiche filling. Perfect for brunch and beyond, this tasty quiche is a cinch to prepare.

Servings: 8

Active time: 15 minutes
Total time: 1 hour

Ingredients

1 9-inch refrigerated pie shell
4 Safest Choice™ pasteurized egg(s), beaten
1 1/4 c half and half
2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
1 1/4 c shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 c apple, peeled and chopped

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425°F. Place shell in pie plate. Line shell with double thickness of aluminum foil. Bake 8 minutes; remove foil. Bake about 5 minutes longer until firm and dry. Reduce heat to 325°F.
Beat eggs, then stir in half and half, rosemary, salt, and nutmeg, if desired. Stir in cheese.
Sprinkle apple evenly over baked shell. Pour custard mixture over apple layer.
Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Select an apple that is crisp with strong flavor and is suitable for baking, such as Rome Beauty or Golden Delicious.

Variations

If desired, other favorite cheeses such as Swiss or Monterey Jack may be substituted for Cheddar.

Nutrition

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size (1/8 of quiche)
Total Servings 8

Amount Per Serving:

Nutrition Category	Amount
Calories	272
Total Fat	20g (31% DV)
Saturated Fat	9g (45% DV)
Cholesterol	140mg (47% DV)
Sodium	442mg (18% DV)
Total Carbohydrate	13g (4% DV)
Protein	10g

Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Why use Safest Choice™ Eggs in this recipe?

Using Safest Choice™ naturally pasteurized eggs means you don’t have to worry about contaminating your kitchen with Salmonella when you cook with eggs.

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★★★★☆ I made this for a baby shower brunch. Everyone was surprised about the apple but really liked it. I didn't add the nutmeg but I think it would be really good with it. I was just afraid that not everyone would like it.
by Julie L. on 09/21/11