Tomato Quiche

Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 9 inches unbaked pie shells
• 1 cup shredded swiss cheese or 1 cup gruyere cheese
• 8 ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon leaves thyme, crumbled
• 1 teaspoon dried leaf basil, crumbled
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup light cream or 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon sugar

Recipe

• 1 place the tomatoes in a large heavy skillet in medium heat. after 5 minutes add the onion, and te seasonings, stirring occasionally, until it becomes a thick puree, about 30 minutes.
• 2 preheat the oven to 450°f.
• 3 prick the shell with a fork and bake in oven for 12 minutes or until golden. cool slightly and sprinkle with cheese. reduce heat to 375°f.
• 4 beat the eggs and gradually add the cream. then add sugar and tomato puree mixture. pour into the baked pie shell and bake 40 minutes.
• 5 let cool 10 minutes, before cutting. if you wish you can garnish with extra tomatoe slices that have been sauteed.