Fresh Spinach Tart/Quiche

Passed down from friend to friend, I'm not sure about the origins of this recipe, but this is a hit at breakfast, or at any gathering.

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 1 9-inch tart

Ingredients

• 3  eggs, lightly beaten
• 1  cup half-and-half
• 1⁄2 cup onion, minced
• 1  cup swiss cheese, shredded
• 1 1⁄2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
•  salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons butter, softened
• 1⁄3 cup shortening
• 2 -3  tablespoons water, ice cold

Directions

1. Pastry:Combine flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
2. Cut in shortening and butter until coarse crumbs form.
3. sprinkle in water while mixing lightly.
4. Form dough into ball.
5. Chill while preparing filling.
6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
7. Filling:In large bowl, combine eggs, half and half, salt and pepper and onion.
8. Add cheese and spinach and mix well.
9. Roll out pastry place in 9-inch pie pan and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
10. Pour filling into shell and bake for 45-50 minutes.