Cajun Quiche

This quiche is loaded with plenty of shrimp, cheese, and crabmeat so it can be eaten at breakfast or even dinner. Creole seasoning gives it a Cajun flavor.


Cajun Quiche


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Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Servings: Makes 12 servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 2    9-inch frozen deep-dish pie shellsOn Sale
  • 6  large  eggs, beatenOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  cups  shredded American cheese (6 oz.)On Sale
  • 1/2  cup  shredded Monterey Jack cheeseOn Sale
  • 1  pound  fresh lump or jumbo crabmeat or 1 can (16 oz.) refrigerated, pasteurized crabmeat, picked overOn Sale
  • 1/2  pound  medium shrimp, shelled and deveinedOn Sale
  • 1  bunch  green onions, choppedOn Sale
  • 2  cups  heavy or whipping creamOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  Creole seasoningOn Sale

Directions
1.
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Prick bottoms of frozen pie shells with a fork. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly browned.
2.
Meanwhile, combine eggs, cheeses, green onions, heavy cream and Creole seasoning in a large bowl until well blended. Fold in shrimp; then gently fold in crabmeat.
3.
Divide filling evenly into each pie crust. Bake 50 to 55 minutes until filling is set in center. Makes 12 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 540, Total Fat 38.5 g, Saturated Fat 19.5 g, Cholesterol 254 mg, Sodium 742 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 21 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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