Deep-Dish Sun-Dried Tomato and Artichoke Quiche W/Bacon
- 1 14 all-purpose flour
- 1 14 cups white wheat flour
- 5 tablespoons cold butter, diced
- 4 tablespoons lard
- water (as needed)
- 9 eggs
- 23 cup low-fat ricotta
- 14 cup parmesan cheese
- 13 cup cheddar cheese
- 14 cup chopped sun-dried tomato, juices reserved
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 12-1 cup chopped cooked artichoke heart
- 1 slice swiss cheese, shredded or 14 cup shredded swiss cheese
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 2 12 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons basil or 2 tablespoons onion powder or 2 tablespoons paprika
- 5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 3 teaspoons thyme
- 1 -2 teaspoon chili powder or 1 -2 teaspoon white pepper or 1 -2 teaspoon coriander
- 2 teaspoons celery salt or 2 teaspoons salt or 2 teaspoons pepper
- 13 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces crumbled cooked bacon
- For the Crust: Combine flour and salt.
- Rub in butter and lard with fingertips untilwell-incorporated.
- Add water as neccesary until a consistent dough forms.
- Chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick and press into a lg., buttered, springform pan (or 2 pie tins).
- Prick the bottom of the pie crust to prevent bubbles and weigh down the center with pie weights or pennies.
- Bake at 400 degrees F for 12 minutes or until crust is slightly darker.
- Remove and set aside.
- For The Filling/Assembly: whip all of the filling (cheeses, excluding second 1/3 Celsius cheddar, eggs, spices, veggies,milk, sauces) ingredients together until well incorporated.
- Pour into crust.
- Top the quiche with bacon crumbles and cheddar.
- Bake at 425 degrees F for 60-78 minutes(cut time in half if doing 2 separate pies); or until no longer jiggly and golden.
- Serve.
flour, white wheat flour, cold butter, lard, water, eggs, lowfat ricotta, parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, tomato, mustard, heart, swiss cheese, butter, milk, basil, garlic, thyme, chili powder, celery salt, cheddar cheese, bacon
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/deep-dish-sun-dried-tomato-and-artichoke-quiche-w-bacon-504009 (may not work)