Friday, August 20, 2010

Broccoli Cheese Quiche

Makes 8 servings

Prep Time: 15 min.
Baking Time: 55 min.


Ingredients:
2 cups chopped fresh or frozen broccoli
1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
1 cup evaporated fat-free milk
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 ounces fat-free processed Swiss cheese
4 ounces grated Swiss cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
9-inch pie crust
3 Tablespoons fat-free grated Parmesan cheese

Cooking Directions:
Preheat oven to 400-degrees F.
1) In a medium saucepan, cook broccoli in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes or just until broccoli is tender and crisp.
2) In a colander, chill under cold running water. Drain and set aside.
3) In a food processor, combine ricotta cheese, milk, eggs, salt, white pepper, and nutmeg. Blend until smooth.
4) Add Swiss cheeses and blend.
5) Stir in broccoli and green onions.
6) Pour into unbaked pie crust and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
7) Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350-degrees F.
8) Continue baking for 40 minutes or until golden brown on top and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

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