Description
Indulge in the creamy, savory goodness of Easy Crab Quiche, a perfect dish for brunches, cozy dinners, or festive gatherings. This delightful quiche combines the rich flavors of lump crab meat with a luscious blend of cottage cheese and Monterey Jack. With a simple preparation process and customizable ingredients, you can create a delicious meal that caters to your taste. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this quiche is sure to impress your guests while being easy enough for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 prepared pie crusts
- 3/4 cup lump crab meat (rough chopped)
- 4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare your pie dish by greasing or lining it with crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, sour cream, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, flour, salt, Tabasco sauce, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Gently fold in the lump crab meat and Monterey Jack cheese until evenly combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust and bake for 45-60 minutes until puffed and golden brown. A knife inserted near the center should come out clean.
- Let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 - 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 160mg