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crab quiche

(3 ratings)
jmas avatar
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
JM Avallone
@jmas
earth, VA

You cannot go wrong with a quiche and this is one of my favorites. If you don't like the veggies I put in it, choose your own. I prefer real crab and find Giant Food sells a really good brand. I am all about making my cooking life easier so chop all your veggies and pick through your crab meat the night before. I use real crab meat as I do not like the fake stuff but if you do feel free to use it. I make the pie dough a day or two before I need it. I also always caramelize my onions and garlic days before because it will freeze well. Just hack off what you want and thaw.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Rich and delicious, this crab quiche is a wonderful special occasion or holiday breakfast. Crab is the dominant flavor, so buy the best crab meat you can afford. The combination of asparagus, red pepper, and caramelized onions adds a wonderful sweet flavor to this quiche. Nutty Swiss cheese is a nice contrast to the other sweet ingredients.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(3 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For crab quiche

  • 1
    pie crust shell
  • 3 lg
    eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 c
    half and half
  • 2 Tbsp
    sour cream
  • 8 oz
    crab meat
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter or olive oil
  • 5 stalk
    asparagus, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    finely chopped red pepper
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    chopped onions, caramelized
  • 1/2 tsp
    dry mustard
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    Swiss cheese
  • 4 stalk
    green onions

How To Make crab quiche

  • Blind bake a pie shell.
    1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Blind bake the pie crust for 12 - 15 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
  • Place beaten eggs and half and half into a measuring cup.
    2
    Place beaten eggs in a measuring cup. Pour enough half and half so it equals 2 cups of liquid. Add sour cream. Whisk together and place in the fridge.
  • Pick through the crab meat.
    3
    Pick through the crab meat. Make sure all the shells are removed.
  • Saute asparagus, bell pepper, and caramelized onions in oil.
    4
    In a small skillet with about 1 Tbsp of olive oil, saute the bell pepper and chopped asparagus. After about 5 minutes, once the veggies are soft, add the caramelized onions and seasonings.
  • Add grated Swiss cheese to the pie crust.
    5
    Add the grated cheese to the cooled crust.
  • Add the crab meat.
    6
    Add the crab meat.
  • Add the sauteed veggies.
    7
    Then add the veggies from the skillet.
  • Add the green onions.
    8
    Then add the green onion.
  • Pour egg mixture into the pie crust.
    9
    Pour the egg and half and half mixture over it all. Bake in the 350 degree preheated oven for 50 - 60 minutes.
  • Cool the baked crab quiche before slicing.
    10
    Once the egg is set, remove from the oven. Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
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