Quiche with Bacon Apple and Cheese

July 7, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Breakfast, Buffet, Easy Fruit Recipes, Fruit, Main Course, Supper

Ingredients to make Quiche with Bacon Apple and Cheese

2 1/4 c Sifted flour
1 1/2 ts Salt
3/4 c Shortening
5 tb Cold milk
5 Eggs
1 tb Butter or margarine
1 c Diced Canadian bacon
2 c Thinly sliced apples, red delicious, unpeeled
1 tb Flour
1 3/4 c Half and half
1/8 ts Nutmeg
1/4 ts Caraway seeds
1/2 ts Dry mustard
1 c Shredded Swiss cheese

Directions to make Quiche with Bacon Apple and Cheese

Step 1:Combine sifted flour and 1 teaspoon salt. Cut in shortening until particles are size of peas. Sprinkle with about 5 tablespoons cold milk, adding just enough to make stiff dough. Shape into 6 balls. Roll out on lightly floured board to 6-inch circles and fit into 6 (5-inch) tart pans

Step 2:Fold edges under and build up high fluted rim. Pierce all over with fork tines

Step 3:Separate 1 egg. Beat egg white lightly and brush over bottoms and sides of shells. Bake below center of oven at 425F 15 minutes.

Step 4:Meanwhile, melt butter and saute bacon 1 minute. Add apple slices, cover and cook about 10 minutes, until apples are almost translucent. beat remaining whole eggs with remaining egg yolk. Add flour, half and half, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, nutmeg, caraway seeds and dry mustard and mix well.

Step 5:Sprinkle cheese evenly among tart shells, top with apples and bacon. Pour egg mixture into shells.

Step 6:Bake at 375F about 30 minutes, or until set in center. Cool to lukewarm before cutting.

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Tags: Apple, Cheese, Cream, Dinner, Egg, EggBacon, Flour, Fruit, Lunch, Milk, Quick, Spiced

Hawaiian Mac and Cheese

June 17, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Casserole, Easy, Easy Fruit Recipes, Fruit, Main Course, Supper

Ingredients to make Hawaiian Mac and Cheese

7 ounce pkg elbow macaroni
8 ounce jar processed American cheese
1 1/2 cups fully cooked ham, diced
8 ounce can crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup onion, finley chopped

Directions to make Hawaiian Mac and Cheese

Step 1:Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.

Step 2:Meanwhile, mix all other ingredients together, to make a cheese sauce.

Step 3:Stir in cheese sauce until combined. Add remaining ingredients. Transfer to a serving bowl; serve immediately.

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Tags: Cheese, Creamy, Dinner, Lunch, Pasta, Pineapple, Quick, Sweet

Cheese Fondue with Fruit

June 13, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Appetizer, Easy, Easy Fruit Recipes, Fruit, Snack, Starter

Ingredients to make Cheese Fondue with Fruit

8 oz Natural Swiss cheese,diced
8 oz Gruyere cheese,diced
2 tb Flour
1 Clove garlic,halved
2 c Dry white wine
1 tb Lemon juice
3 tb Kirsch (or any orage flavored liquer)
French bread,1 inch cubes
Assorted fruit chunks

Directions to make Cheese Fondue with Fruit

Step 1:Place cheese in plastic bag; sprinkle with flour. Toss until cheese is coated.

Step 2:Rub cut clove of garlic on bottom and side of 3-quart saucepan; add wine. Heat over low heat just until bubbles rise to surface (wine must not boil). Stir in lemon juice; add cheese, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly with wooden spoon. Stir until cheese is melted. Stir in kirsch.

Step 3:Pour into ceramic fondue pot over low heat. Use long-handled forks to spear bread cubes; then dip and swirl in fondue with stirring motion.