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Recipe Title:
Country ham and sage quiche in a pine nut cracker crust
Pairing:
Pinot Grigio
Category:
Main Course
Submitted By:
Rachel R.
Location:
Denver, CO
Date Added:
May 24, 2010
Votes:
212
Comments:
22

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  1. Marie — Tue, May 25, 2010 @ 11:33 PM
    I can't wait to try this luscious sounding recipe. The unique crustcoupled with two of my favorite foods,quiche and country ham, will be great to cook for my family and friends
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  2. Barbara — Wed, May 26, 2010 @ 2:37 PM
    this is excellent, i have expermented with Quiche's for years, and this is not only a snap to whip up but is very good.
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  3. Loretta — Wed, May 26, 2010 @ 9:15 PM
    This recipe sounds delicious - I love quiche and I love country ham. What a nice combination with the pine nut cracker crust. Thank, Rachel.
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  4. mary — Thu, May 27, 2010 @ 8:36 AM
    recipe sounds delicious! i am trying tonight! great summer dinner!!!!
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  5. Carolyn — Fri, May 28, 2010 @ 6:36 AM
    Awesome!
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  6. Pat Allen — Tue, June 15, 2010 @ 3:28 PM
    Fabulous!!!
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  7. Kaye — Wed, June 16, 2010 @ 8:23 AM
    YUM! Good luck Rachel!
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  8. rhoda — Wed, June 16, 2010 @ 9:50 AM
    I can't wait to try this.it sounds divine!
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  9. Keith — Wed, June 16, 2010 @ 10:56 AM
    So easy and so perfect for a light dinner this summer. Yum!
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  10. "JO" — Wed, June 16, 2010 @ 10:12 PM
    simple and elegant - how our lives should be! Thank you!
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  11. Willy — Thu, June 17, 2010 @ 8:36 AM
    what a delightful meal for anytime of the day.
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  12. Chef Guido — Sat, June 19, 2010 @ 12:20 PM
    I am going to place it on our menu as the Ristorante cibo de celeste
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  13. Mama Louie — Mon, June 21, 2010 @ 2:52 PM
    I substituted bacon for the ham. Perfect summer dinner!
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  14. Rachel — Tue, June 22, 2010 @ 10:58 AM
    You guys are great! Keep the votes coming! xoxo
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  15. Barbara C — Tue, June 22, 2010 @ 3:52 PM
    Can't wait to try it!!
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  16. Todd H — Tue, June 22, 2010 @ 5:49 PM
    Awesome!
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  17. Summer — Wed, June 23, 2010 @ 3:53 PM
    great recipe
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  18. Donna — Wed, June 23, 2010 @ 11:13 PM
    sounds terrific
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  19. Elliott — Thu, June 24, 2010 @ 7:17 AM
    Delicious!
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  20. Michelle — Fri, June 25, 2010 @ 1:42 PM
    Sounds delicious!
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  21. Scott — Fri, July 02, 2010 @ 2:18 AM
    Opus
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  22. Myles — Fri, July 09, 2010 @ 3:42 PM
    This looks exceptional! Thanks, Rachel.
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Country ham and sage quiche in a pine nut cracker crust

Paired with Pinot Grigio

Description:

A savory quiche to be enjoyed at breakfast, lunch or dinner. Fresh sage brings out the buttery flavor of the pork and gruyere center. A classic cracker crust with pine nuts adds an elegant finish.

Ingredients:

  1. CRUST:
  2. 2 cups butter crackers
  3. 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
  4. 1/2 cup walnut oil
  5. FILLING:
  6. 4 eggs, slightly beaten
  1. 1 cup half-and-half
  2. 1 cup finely chopped country ham
  3. 1 tbs. fresh chopped sage
  4. 1/2 cup shredded gruyere cheese
  5. 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  6. 1/8 teaspoon sea salt

Directions:

Crust:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a food processor, combine toasted pine nuts, crackers, and walnut oil until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into a 9-inch pie plate. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk eggs and half-and-half together. Stir in the sage, ham, cheese, salt and pepper. Pour the mixture into the piecrust, spreading out the cheese and ham evenly. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes, until knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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