Quiche: Using a Frozen Pie Shell

• 1 (8” or 9”) premade pie shell in foil pan
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Herbs of choice, if desired
• 1 cup or so of grated cheese of any kind, including blue cheese (use less blue cheese)
• Filling ingredients of choice, totaling approximately 1cup: sautéed onions, chopped scallions, sautéed or steamed broccoli, sautéed bacon, finely chopped ham, tinned or marinated artichoke hearts, steamed asparagus, chopped baby spinach; use your imagination and personal preferences.

Preheat oven to 400F, and remove pie shell from freezer to thaw for approximately 15 minutes before filling.

Place piecrust in its foil pan on top of a cookie sheet.  Cover the bottom of the pie shell with your chosen ingredients.  Top with cheese.  Set aside.

Crack eggs into a medium sized bowl and lightly whisk.  Add cream, salt, and a few grinds of pepper.  If you like, add some thyme, tarragon, basil, or oregano – or any other herb you like — if they go well with your ingredients.  Whisk very well.  Pour gently into the pie shell.

Place quiche, on cookie sheet, into the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until egg mixture has set.

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