Leek and Cheese Quiche Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Leek and Cheese Quiche Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

2 cups sliced leeks

1 (9 inch) frozen pie crust

thawed

1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

¼ cup grated Romano cheese

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

4 eggs

1 ¾ cups heavy cream

1 tomato

thinly sliced

salt and pepper to taste

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 2

Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and saute the leeks until tender. Spread evenly over the bottom of the pie crust.

Step 3

In a bowl toss together the Swiss cheese Romano cheese and flour. Spread over the leeks.

Step 4

In a separate bowl beat together the eggs and heavy cream. Pour over the cheese layer in the pie crust. Top with the tomato slices and season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) and continue baking 30 minutes until the crust is lightly browned and a knife inserted in the center of the quiche comes out clean.

Nutritional Information

Leek and Cheese Quiche Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 472.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 14.9g 30%

Carbohydrates: 15.7g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 0.8g 3%

Sugars: 2.6g

Fat: 39.4g 61%

Saturated Fat: 21.4g 107%

Cholesterol: 203.9mg 68%

Vitamin A Iu: 1743.5IU 35%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.9mg 30%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 4.9mg 8%

Folate: 46.8mcg 12%

Calcium: 346.8mg 35%

Iron: 1.5mg 8%

Magnesium: 30.8mg 11%

Potassium: 195mg 6%

Sodium: 358.6mg 14%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 354.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.