Hearty Quiche

bkd Hearty Quiche - This sensational, untraditional, oven baked quiche, is so hearty, its a meal all on its own! Flavorful veggies, two creamy cheeses, crunchy bacon, and even pasta are baked into this unique quiche. Ideal for brunches, potlucks, and well anything really!

Prep Time: 15-20 mins
Cook Time: 60 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Egg, Bacon, Cheese
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Hearty Quiche

1 (7-oz) or 1/2 lb pkg elbow macaroni,(2 cup), uncooked
6 sl To 8 sl bacon chopped
2 c Shredded american cheese
2 c Shredded monterey jack cheese
2 c Soft bread cubes
1 md Onion finely chopped
1 sm Green bell pepper finely chopped
4 Egg separated
2 c Milk
1 ts Salt
6 To 8 drop bottled hot pepper sauce
Red salsa (optional)

Directions to make Hearty Quiche

Step 1:Prepare elbow macaroni according to package directions; drain.
Step 2:In medium skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain. In large bowl, combine macaroni, bacon, cheeses, bread cubes, onion and green pepper. In medium bowl, beat together egg yolks, milk, salt and hot pepper sauce. Add to macaroni mixture; mix well.
Step 3:In large bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into macaroni mixture. Put into buttered 12 inch quiche dish or a 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Place a shallow baking dish with 1-2 inches water on lowest rack of a 325 degree oven.
Step 4:Place quiche on center rack. Bake until set and knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. Garnish as desired. Serve with salsa.

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Creole Baked Beans

baked Creole Baked Beans - This extraordinary, homemade baked beans recipe is done creole style, which means it’s packed with fresh, crunchy veggies, breadcrumbs, and fresh herbs. We turned this vegetarian baked bean meal, and made it a quick-cooking recipe, by simply cooking the beans a day ahead. So simple, yet so effective, and scrumptious!Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Main Ingredient: Beans
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Creole Baked Beans

1 lg Onion, chopped
1 ea Garlic clove, crushed
Oil for frying
2 ea Green bell peppers, diced
3 ea Celery stalks, sliced
2 tb Flour
1 cn Tomatoes
1 cn Tomato paste
1 pn Basil
1 pn Rosemary
2 c Cooked beans of your choice
1/2 c Breadcrumbs
Water

Directions to make Creole Baked Beans

Step 1:Saute onions & garlic lightly in oil. Add pepper & celery. Fry for several minutes til ltender. Stir in the flour & add tomatoes. Add tomato paste & herbs & beans. Mix in breadcrumbs. Add a little water if too dry.
Step 2:Spoon into oiled casserole & sprinkle breadcrumbs on top. Bake for 30 minutes at 350F. Serve with rice & salsa sauce.

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