Ingredients

• 1 9-inch unbaked pie shell
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups light cream or evaporated milk, undiluted
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 1/2 cups filling ingredients 

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Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Partially bake pie shell on lowest rack in oven for 8 minutes. Remove from oven and reduce heat to 350° F. 

Lightly beat eggs, then add cream, salt, pepper and desired seasonings. Spread filling ingredients in partially baked shell. Pour in egg mixture. Bake in 350°F oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving. 

Quiche Lorraine: 6 slices crisp bacon, crumbled, 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, 1/4 cup minced green onion, 1/4 cup each green and red pepper strips, 1/4 tsp each ground nutmeg and dry mustard. 

Mushroom Quiche: 1 cup sliced mushrooms, sautéed, 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, 1/2 tsp dry basil. 

Shrimp Quiche: 1 cup cooked shrimp or crabmeat, 3/4 cup shredded cheese, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped green pepper, 1 tsp dry tarragon.

Other Suggestions: Sautéed Onions, Spinach, Ham, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Black Olives, Crumbled Italian Sausage