Taco Quiche

* Exported from MasterCook *

Taco Quiche

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 frozen deep dish pastry -- (9 inch)
shell
2 avocados -- peeled and mashed
1 garlic clove -- minced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tomato -- seeded and chopped
1 can chopped chilies -- (4 oz.)
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
8 ounces lean ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese -- (6
1 oz. )
3 eggs slightly beaten
1 1/2 cups half and half
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Garnish: shredded lettuce -- corn
chips and chopped tomato

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Let frozen pastry shells thaw at room temperature
10 minutes. Do not prick shell. In a small bowl mix avocados, garlic and lemon
juice. Stir in 1 chopped tomato, 1 tablespoon chilies and hot pepper sauce. Cov
er and refrigerate. Bake pastry shell 7 minutes. Remove and set aside. Reduce o
ven to 375 degrees. In skillet combine ground beef, onion, remaining chilies an
d taco seasonings. Cook until beef is brown and onion is tender. Drain beef, la
yer cheese and then beef in pastry shell. In a bowl combine eggs, half and half
, salt and pepper. Beat with a fork well but not frothy. Pour egg mixture over
ground beef. Bake 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in middle comes out clea
n. Let stand 10 minutes. Garnish with lettuce, tomato and avocado and chips. Se
rves 6.Recipe from "One Million Recipes CD"

busted by Judy R.


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