Sunday’s Best Crab and Cheese Quiche

Name: Sunday’s Best Crab and Cheese Quiche
Yield: makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 pound lump crab meat, flaked; 6 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded (1 1/2 cups); 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust (see page 192)

December 9, 2011

Dress up this quiche and show it off for breakfast. Yes, we’re talking about your quiche. You dress yourself in your Sunday best, so why not dress up your breakfast? Don’t be fooled by its outer appearance; this quiche will surprise and delight as your family and guests discover surprising ingredients, such as fresh crab and smoked paprika, in their first bite.

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