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Heirloom Tomato & Onion Quiche

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Ingredients

✤1- refrigerated pie crust

✤12 oz heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1/4-in thick slices

✤1 tbsp butter

✤1/2 cup (~80g) chopped onion

✤3 eggs, room temperature

✤3/4 cup half & half

✤3 tbsp (~23g) all-purpose flour

✤1 tbsp crushed fresh basil

✤1/4 tsp dry mustard

✤1/2 tsp salt

✤1/4 tsp black pepper

✤Sprinkle of paprika

✤4 oz swiss cheese, shredded

Directions

❖Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Let pie crust stand at room temperature according to package. Place tomatoes on paper towels to absorb moisture.

❖Place crust into a 9-inch pie plate, crimping edges as desired. Line unpricked pastry with double layer of foil. Bake 8 min, remove foil, bake 4 more min. Remove from oven and reduce oven temp to 375°F (190°C).

❖In a small skillet, melt the butter over med heat. Add the onion and cook until tender but not brown, stirring occasionally.

❖In a med bowl, whisk together eggs, half & half, flour, basil, dry mustard, salt & pepper.

❖Sprinkle cheese onto hot pastry shell. Spoon onions over cheese. Arrange single layer of tomato slices. Pour egg mix over tomatoes and sprinkle with paprika.

❖Bake 35 min or until set in center. Let stand 10 min before serving.

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