Carrot Cashew Quiche
Description
One of my mom's favorites for buffets or brunches and afternoon lunches. Served with a nice salad, this is a nice light meal.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup butter
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1 cup sliced carrots
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1 cup cashews
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1/2 cup honey
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3 eggs
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1 1/2 cups heavy cream
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1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
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1 (9 inch) pie crust
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the carrots and cashews, and cook until carrots are tender and cashews are golden brown. Mix in the honey.
3
In a bowl, beat together the eggs, heavy cream, nutmeg, and salt.
4
Evenly spread the cheese in the bottom of the pie crust. Layer the carrot mixture over the cheese, and top with the egg mixture.
5
Bake 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.