Crab Quiche
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Crab Quiche
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Crab quiche is rich and creamy with lots of real crab meat and a hint of spice. It's perfect for brunches or and elegant lunch.
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Ingredients
- 1 deep dish pie shell blind baked
- 12 ounces crab meat (claw or lump meat), drained and chopped or broken up
- 3 green onions thinly sliced
- 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 2/3 cup gruyere cheese grated (about 2 ounces)
- 5 large eggs
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 Tablespoons dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Blind bake pie crust in a 9" springform pan. Place it on a baking sheet to catch leaks or drips.
- In a small bowl, break up any large pieces of crab meat.
- Add cheese, green onions and parsley and mix well.
- In a large bowl beat eggs, milk, cream, lemon juice, sherry and seasonings until well blended.
- Spread crab mixture over the bottom of pie dish. Pour egg mixture over crab.
- Place baking sheet in the center of the oven and bake at 375 degrees F. for 55 minutes, rotating baking sheet half way through.
- Bake until deep golden brown on the top. Edges will be set and center should be just slightly jiggly. The quiche will continue to set up as it cools.
- Cool completely to room temperature. Serve room temperature or slightly warm. If not serving right away, wrap it well and refrigerate.
Notes
- Do not use canned or imitation crab meat.
- Add diced red bell peppers, fresh tarragon or chives if desired.
- To warm up quiche, place in 300 degree F. oven for 20 to 25 minutes to take the chill off.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1piece
Calories
364kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
176mg
(59%)
Sodium
891mg
(37%)
Potassium
267mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
809IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
224mg
(22%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 364 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece | |
| Calories | 364kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 176mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 891mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 267mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 809IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 224mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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