Basic Quiche by Shelly

My mother Shelly Rice created the ultimate Basic Quiche recipe . . . almost anything can be added to make this basic quiche conform to your tastes, or it can be left plain for those with simple tastes.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 401 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• ¼ teaspoon white pepper
• 4 ounces Jarlsberg cheese, shredded
• 2 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and half-and-half. Season with salt, white pepper and nutmeg. Place shredded Jarlsberg and mozzarella in the pie shell. Pour egg mixture over cheese.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and bake for 25 minutes, or until crust is golden and filling is set. Allow to set 5 to 10 minutes before serving.