Field editor Debbie White of Williamson, West Virginia puts ever-popular ingredients into a pastry crust for her appealing "pizza pie". She writes, "There's seldom a slice left when I serve it to family or company."
Pepperoni Pizza Quiche
Pepperoni Pizza Quiche
Prep Time
35 min
Cook Time
45 min
Yield
6-8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided
- 4 large eggs
- 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon dried basil
- 12 slices pepperoni, chopped
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
Directions
- Bake unpricked pastry shell at 375° for 11 minutes. Sprinkle with 2/3 cup Swiss cheese. In a bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, salt, oregano, cayenne and pepper; pour over cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, thyme, sugar and basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until liquid has evaporated.
- Sprinkle remaining Swiss cheese over quiche. Top with the tomato mixture. Sprinkle with the pepperoni, mozzarella cheese and olives. Bake 5 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts
1 slice: 375 calories, 26g fat (12g saturated fat), 160mg cholesterol, 547mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.
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