Italian Tomato Onion Quiche

Submitted by Sherri at the Beach

"This is a tasty filling treat. I serve for lunch with a side salad or even for dinner. Takes quiche to a whole new level!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 6 slices
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 pie shell
• 3 medium tomatoes, seeded & sliced
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 onion, sweet like Vidalia, sliced thin
• 6 fresh mushrooms, sliced thin
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, fresh
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 6 eggs
• 1 cup half-and-half cream

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Spray a pie pan and insert pie crust.
3. Layer 1/2 ingredients in the following order.
4. Mozarella, onions, tomatoes.
5. Add remaining After first layer, add basil oregano, thyme.
6. Spread the mushrooms over sprices.
7. Sprinkle the parmesan on top.
8. Repeat mozarella, onions, and tomatoes.
9. Press down lightly on the mixture to compress.
10. Blend mustard, eggs and half & half in blender until mixed.
11. Pour egg mixture over pie until near the edge -eggs will settle into crackes so pour in several places.
12. Place pie pan on tray lined with foil to keep oven clean.
13. Bake 45-55 minutes or until eggs are set.