Apple Cheddar Quiche
Submitted by ninatab36
Savory quiche with a crunchy wheat cracker crust, tender simmered apples, and a smooth cheddar-cottage cheese filling. Nutmeg dusted top bakes until a knife comes out clean.
YIELD
5 servingsPREP
25 minCOOK
55 minREADY
90 minThis quiche takes a non-traditional route with its press-in crust made from crushed stone-ground wheat crackers and walnuts. It bakes up crisp and nutty, a perfect contrast to the creamy filling.
Granny Smith apples get a brief simmer until tender, then layer into the crust before you pour in the blended cheese mixture. The blender does all the work here, whipping cottage cheese, cheddar, eggs, and milk into a silky custard.
A sprinkle of nutmeg on top adds warmth without overwhelming the delicate apple flavor.
Pro Tips
- Simmer apple slices just until tender, 3-5 minutes
- Blend the filling completely smooth for best texture
- Test doneness with a knife inserted off-center, not in the middle
- Let stand 10 minutes before slicing for clean cuts
Ingredients
Directions
Cook onion in butter or margarine until tender.
Stir in crushed crackers and nuts.
Press mixture into a 9 inch pie plate forming a crust.
Bake in 350℉ (180℃) oven 8 to 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, simmer apples in a small amount of water 3 to 5 minutes or until tender.
Drain; arrange apples in crust.
In blender container or food processor bowl blend the eggs, cheese, milk, ½ teaspoon salt, and dash pepper until smooth.
Pour into crust. Sprinkle nutmeg on top.
Bake in a 325℉ (160℃) oven about 45 minutes or until knife inserted off-center comes out clean.
Let stand 10 minutes.
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