Nancys Fresh Salmon Quiche Pie Recipes

NANCY'S FRESH SALMON QUICHE PIE

Steps:

• FOR CRUST: Combine flour, butter and cream cheese in a food processor or place flour in a bowl and cut in butter and cream cheese by hand, being careful to not over-work it, working quickly so as not to melt butter with warmth of hands. Form dough into a ball. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes (can also be made a day ahead).
• Roll out onto a floured surface to fit a 9" quiche or pie pan.
• Fit pie crust in pan and refrigerate until ready to use. (Can be refrigerated a day ahead, making sure to cover with plastic wrap).
• FOR FILLING: Preheat oven 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Sprinkle breadcrumbs over bottom of unbaked crust.
• In a medium bowl, mix Parmesan and Swiss cheese. Distribute the cheeses evenly over breadcrumbs.
• Arrange salmon over cheeses.
• In a bowl, mix eggs, half-and-half, salt and pepper until blended and pour over contents in pie shell.
• Sprinkle chopped dill over top.
• Bake in middle of oven until quiche is set and golden brown, about 35 - 40 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, decorate with dill sprigs and serve.

SALMON QUICHE

Steps:

• Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. , In a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Sprinkle cheese in the crust; top with salmon and onion. , In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, cream and salt; pour over salmon mixture. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with parsley if desired. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.