Sweet & Savory Monday ~~ El Quicko Crustless Crab Quiche

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 ounces flaked crab meat
• 4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 4 eggs
• 1 - 4 oz. can diced mild green chilies
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1/2 tsp. salt, optional
• 1/2 tsp. powdered mustard
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
• Dash Hot Hungarian Paprika

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Spray a 9 inch pie plate with cooking spray.
• In medium bowl combine the crab meat, cheese, and onions.
• Press the mixture over the bottom and up sides of sprayed pie plate.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, diced green chilies, salt, mustard, and cayenne pepper.
• Pour over crab mixture.
• Sprinkle with Hot Hungarian Paprika.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.
• Remove from oven and let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS &/OR SUBSTITUTES:

• You can use either fresh crab meat or imitation crab.
• Egg whites can be substituted for regular eggs.
• Any variety of cheese can be added.
• Shelled and deveined shrimp may be substituted for the crab.
• Evaporated skimmed milk can be used instead of the regular canned milk.
• This is a meal that can be served for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner.
• You could use a bottom crust for the recipe if you so desired. Baking time would be increased to approximately one hour at 350 degrees. Insert a knife into center of quiche.  If it comes out clean, the quiche is thoroughly cooked.
• A variety of condiments, garnishes and/or veggies could be served with it.

Here's to healthy eating and happy dining!

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