Moosewood Swiss Cheese and Mushroom Quiche

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 28
Moosewood Swiss Cheese and Mushroom Quiche is a savory and flavorful dish perfect for any meal of the day.
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Prep

15 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hr 5 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 pie crusts
1 1/2 cups grated swiss cheese
1 medium onion , chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 lb sliced mushrooms
salt and pepper
thyme
paprika
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
3 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon mustard powder

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
390
Sugar
3g
Fat
29g
Moosewood Swiss Cheese and Mushroom Quiche is a classic and delicious dish that is both easy to make and full of flavor. This dish originated from Moosewood Restaurant, a popular vegetarian restaurant in Ithaca, New York. It's loaded with mushrooms and Swiss cheese, making it the perfect dish for any cheese lover. This quiche can be customized with your favorite veggies and herbs, making it a versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's a great dish to serve when you have friends or family over, or as a quick weekday meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.Layer the grated Swiss cheese in the bottom of the pie crust.
3.In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the onions until translucent. Add the mushrooms and cook until they release their juices, about 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and thyme.
4.Spread the mushroom mixture on top of the cheese layer in the pie crust.
5.In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, flour, salt, mustard powder, and paprika until the mixture is smooth.
6.Pour the egg mixture over the mushroom mixture in the pie crust.
7.Bake the quiche for 35-45 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.

PROS

This quiche is easy to make and great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

It’s loaded with veggies, protein and cheese, making it a complete and filling meal.

The leftovers make a great packed lunch for work/school.

CONS

Quiche can be high in fat and calories due to the cheese and pastry crust.

It can be time-consuming to make the crust from scratch.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mushrooms are a good source of protein and fiber, and contain important nutrients such as vitamin D and selenium.
Swiss cheese is high in calcium and protein.
Eggs provide a complete source of protein, and contain vitamins B2, B12, and D.

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