SWISS ONION QUICHE
6 servings
1 (9-inch deep-dish) unbaked pie shell
2 tbsp. butter
3/4 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 cups (6 oz.) Crystal Farms¨ Finely Shredded Swiss
Cheese
3 eggs
1-1/2 cups half-and-half
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
Heat oven to 425º. In medium skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Cook and stir onion 5 minutes or until tender. Spoon into pie shell. Sprinkle with cheese. Beat eggs slightly; beat in remaining ingredients. Pour into pie shell. Bake for 15 minutes.
Reduce oven temperature to 325º. Bake about 30 minutes longer or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Variation: 1/2 cup chopped cooked ham or crisp bacon bits may be added with the onion