Shelly's Recipe

PEPPERONI PIZZA QUICHE

Category: Quiche and Savory Tarts / Tartlettes

1 (9 inch) unbaked pastry shell
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 tsp salt and dried oregano
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper and pepper
1 large onion, chopped
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp sugar
1/8 tsp dried basil
12 slices pepperoni, chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives

Bake unpricked pastry shell at 375 for 11 minutes. Sprinkle with 2/3 cup Swiss cheese. in a bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, salt, oregano, cayenne and pepper; pour over cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, thyme, sugar and basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until liquid has evaporated. Sprinkle remaining Swiss cheese over quiche. Top with the tomato mixture. Sprinkle with the pepperoni, mozzarella cheese and olives. Bake 5 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.