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Mushroom Shallot Quiche Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/2 lb mushrooms, cut into 1/4-inch slices .
  • 1/2 c unsalted butter, chilled & cut into 1/2-inch cubes .
  • Crust .
  • Filling .
  • 2 large eggs .
  • 1/3 c shallots, sliced (about 2 medium) .
  • 1 pinch salt .
  • 1 large egg .
  • 1 tsp cold water .
  • 3/4 c whipping cream .
  • 1 1/2 tbsps unsalted butter .
  • 1 large egg white, lightly beaten .
  • 2 tbsps gruyere cheese, finely grated .
  • 2 green onions, white & pale green parts only, thinly sliced .
  • 5 tsps fresh thyme, sliced & divided .
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper .
  • 1 tsp salt .
  • 1 tsp sugar .
  • 1 1/2 c all-purpose flour

Directions
  • Step #1 For crust: Blend flour, salt, & sugar in processor.
  • Step #2 Add butter; using on/off turns, process until coarse meal forms.
  • Step #3 Whisk 1 egg & 1 tsp cold water in small bowl; add to flour mixture.
  • Step #4 Using on/off turns, process just until moist clumps form.
  • Step #5 Transfer to work surface & knead carefully until dough comes together, about 4 turns.
  • Step #6 Form into ball; flatten into disk.
  • Step #7 Wrap in plastic & chill 1 hr.
  • Step #8 Do ahead Dough can be made 1 day ahead.
  • Step #9 Keep chilled.
  • Step #10 Butter 9 1/2-inch round fluted tart pan with removable bottom.
  • Step #11 Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 12-inch round.
  • Step #12 Transfer dough to pan, pressing onto bottom & up sides of pan; trim any excess dough.
  • Step #13 Chill 1 hr.
  • Step #14 Preheat oven to 400°F Butter large square of foil wrap & press, butter side down, onto crust.
  • Step #15 Fill with pie weights or dried beans.
  • Step #16 Bake 20 mins.
  • Step #17 Remove foil wrap & weights.
  • Step #18 Using fork, pierce bottom of crust all over (about 10 times).
  • Step #19 Bake until golden, about 10 mins.
  • Step #20 Brush lightly with egg white.
  • Step #21 Cool.
  • Step #22 Do ahead Can be baked 6 hrs ahead.
  • Step #23 Let stand at about room temp.
  • Step #24 For filling:.
  • Step #25 Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over med-heat/flame.
  • Step #26 Add shallots; sauté until soft, about 2 mins.
  • Step #27 Add mushrooms; sprinkle with salt & pepper.
  • Step #28 Increase heat to high & sauté until liquid is absorbed & mushrooms are tender, about 8 mins.
  • Step #29 Sprinkle top with 2 1/2 tsps thyme & cook 1 min.
  • Step #30 Transfer mixture to plate.
  • Step #31 Cool mushrooms completely.
  • Step #32 Preheat oven to 350°F Place cooled crust in pan on baking sheet.
  • Step #33 Sprinkle top with remaining 2 1/2 tsps thyme.
  • Step #34 Drain mushrooms, if needed.
  • Step #35 Scatter mushrooms over thyme.
  • Step #36 Whisk cream, salt, eggs, & pepper in medium bowl.
  • Step #37 Pour egg mixture over mushrooms.
  • Step #38 Sprinkle top with green onions & cheese.
  • Step #39 Bake quiche until custard is set, about 25 mins.
  • Step #40 Cool 15 mins.
  • Step #41 Serve warm or at about room temp.
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