Recipe: Salmon Quiche (using Swiss cheese)

SALMON QUICHE

1 (10 inch)unbaked pastry shell
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, (8 ounces)
1 (14-3/4 ounce) can salmon, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
5 eggs
2 cups half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
Minced fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425 degrees F for 10 minutes or until edges are just beginning to brown. Remove foil and set crust aside.

In a small skillet, saute the onion in butter until tender.

Sprinkle Swiss cheese in the crust; top with the salmon and onion.

In a bowl, beat the eggs, cream and salt; pour over salmon mixture.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with the parsley if desired. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

Makes 6 servings
Source: Taste of Home Holiday Recipe Card Collection, 2000