Quiche Cordon Bleu

Cookin' Elvis's Note:

Chicken cordon bleu for breakfast? Impress your overnight guests with a dish that tastes gourmet and is a great way to use up leftover chicken.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• ½ cup cooked ham , cubed
• ½ cup cooked chicken , cubed (about one half breast)
• 1 green onion , chopped (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 cup swiss cheese , shredded
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons sherry wine
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 4 eggs , well-beaten
• 1 unbaked 9-inch deep dish pie pastry (found in the refrigerator section, like Pillsbury)
• 1 tablespoon paprika (more or less, for color)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Evenly distribute the meats, cheese and onions in the pie crust; whisk together all other ingredients and pour on top; sprinkle paprika across top for color.
3. Bake uncovered for 35 minutes, or until top is golden; let it set for 10 minutes, then cut and serve.

Reviews

[Midwest Maven]

While the flavor of this quiche was good, the texture really was not to our liking, I'm sorry. I cooked it longer than specified and it still had a very mushy texture to it.

[PanNan]

A great recipe to use up left overs. I added freshly ground pepper, as we like things a little spicier than average. I would reduce the amount of dijon mustard by half, because I thought it overwhelmed the flavor of the other ingredients. I didn't find that the small amount of chicken broth contributed in any way, and would leave it out next time. Good luck in the contest!

[PaulaG]

This is a wonderful use of contest ingredients. For the scallions, I used 2 to get the right measure. About 1 teaspoon of paprika was all that I used on top. My quiche took about 45 minutes to cook completely. While this was good, I would liked to have added a touch of cayenne or white pepper to the egg mixture as I felt it needed more flavor. Good luck in *RSC10*.