HOLIDAY APPETIZER QUICHE

Ingredients:

• -----CRUST-----
• 1 1/2 c Butter crackers crushed
• 2/3 c Butter flavored crisco
• 1 1/2 c All purpose flour
• -----FILLING-----
• 1/4 c Snipped fresh parsley
• 1 c Whipping cream
• 1 c Half and half
• 1 t Salt
• 1/4 ts Pepper
• 5 Eggs
• 2 c Shredded swiss cheese
• 1 Jar (4-oz) diced pimentos,
• Well drained
• 3/4 c Thin sliced green onions
• With tops
• 2/3 c Chopped ham, crumbled
• Sausage, diced pepperoni or
• Crumbled cooked bacon

Preparation:

• CRUST: Combine flour and cracker crumbs.
• Cut in crisco until mixture resembles coarse oatmeal.
• Sprinkle with 1/2 cup water, a Tb at a time.
• Toss with a fork until crumbs are completely moistened.
• Press mixture into bottom of ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan.
• Prick crust with fork.
• FILLING: Sprinkle swiss cheese, ham, onions, parsley and pimentos evenly over crust.
• Beat eggs, cream, half anf half, salt and pepper.
• Pour over filled crust. Bake at 400 degrees in preheated oven for 25- 30 minutes or until set. Cool 5-10 minutes. Cut into 1 1/2x2-inch pieces. Serve warm. NOTE: Crust may bubble during baking and need to be pricked with fork again.