Leek and Cheese Quiche

Leeks, Romano cheese, and Swiss cheese are layered into a delicious quiche that's certain to please all!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 472 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 tomato, thinly sliced
• 2 cups sliced leeks
• 1 (9 inch) frozen pie crust, thawed
• 0.25 cup grated Romano cheese
• 1.75 cups heavy cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 2

Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the leeks until tender. Spread evenly over the bottom of the pie crust.

Step 3

In a bowl, toss together the Swiss cheese, Romano cheese, and flour. Spread over the leeks.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs and heavy cream. Pour over the cheese layer in the pie crust. Top with the tomato slices, and season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C), and continue baking 30 minutes, until the crust is lightly browned and a knife inserted in the center of the quiche comes out clean.