BEEF AND CHEDDAR QUICHE

Beef and Cheddar Quiche image

This recipe has been a family favorite for years. It's easy to prepare and perfect for a busy schedule. I've also made this recipe with salmon - substituting two cans for the ground beef and adding 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice. It's great!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

3/4 pound ground beef
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup chopped onion
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook the beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Meanwhile, line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 5 minutes. Remove foil; bake for 5 minutes more. Set aside. , Drain beef; place in a large bowl. Add the eggs, mayonnaise, milk, onion, cornstarch, salt, pepper and 1 cup cheese. Pour into crust. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. , If necessary, cover the edges of crust with foil to prevent overbrowning. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Let stand 5-10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Fat 32g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 700mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 17g protein.