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Leek Baby Portobello Quiches

- —AMY MUELLER COOPERSVIL­LE, MI

Look no further for something to serve at a relaxing weekend brunch. The leeks and mushrooms in this quiche make a terrific combo. PREP: 15 MIN. BAKE: 40 MIN. + STANDING MAKES: 2 QUICHES (6 SERVINGS EACH)

Pastry for two singlecrus­t pies (9 in.)

2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 small leek (white portion only), sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms

¹ ₃ cup cream sherry

¹ ₃ cup Miracle Whip

10 large eggs

2 cups half-and-half cream 3 tsp. Italian seasoning

1 tsp. salt

¹ ₂ tsp. pepper

¹ ₃ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1. Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each half of the pastry dough into a ⅛-in.-thick circle; transfer to

9-in. pie plates. Trim pastries to ½ in. beyond rim of plates; flute edges. Refrigerat­e while preparing the filling.

2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute leek and garlic until tender. Stir in sherry. Remove from the heat; stir in Miracle Whip.

3. In a bowl, whisk eggs, cream and seasonings. Place 1 cup mushrooms and half of the leek mixture in each crust. Pour in egg mixture.

4. Bake on a lower oven rack until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-50 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

PASTRY FOR SINGLE-CRUST PIE

(9 IN.) Combine 1¼ cups allpurpose flour and ¼ tsp. salt; cut in ½ cup cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add 3-5 Tbsp. ice water, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Wrap in plastic and refrigerat­e 1 hour. PER SERVING 401 cal., 28g fat (14g sat. fat), 217mg chol., 584mg sod., 24g carb. (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g pro.

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