Mirage Recipe
Prep: 25 mins (plus chilling time)
Cook: 60 mins
Serves: 8 servings
After enjoying Easter brunch or dinner with your loved ones, it’s natural to want to hold onto the warm, fuzzy feelings that the holidays can bring. You can hold on extra tight by using your tasty leftovers to create the perfect quiche the next day! This recipe calls for ham and cheese, but would be just as yummy with vegetables or other meats – letting you make use of your Easter leftovers the next morning with an added flaky crust. With Mirage Margarine, you can feel warm and fuzzy any day of the year.
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Ingredients
Pastry
2 cups
all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
2
eggs
1 tbsp
cold water
3/4 cups
Mirage Margarine
1/4 tsp
salt
Filling
3
large eggs
3
large egg yolks
1 1/2 cups
milk
1 1/2 cups
heavy cream
1/2 tsp
salt
1/4 tsp
black pepper
to taste
nutmeg
1 cup
cooked ham, diced
1 1/2 cups
Swiss cheese, grated
4
scallions, sliced
Directions
Pastry
Place the flour in a large bowl and form a wide well (indent) in the centre. Sprinkle the salt over the flour.
Add the eggs to the well, followed by the cold water and Mirage Margarine. Gradually work the liquids and margarine together, pulling in the flour until a soft dough forms. Knead gently until smooth and fully combined. Shape into a ball, wrap tightly, and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 30 minutes. While chilling, preheat your oven to 325°F.
Roll the chilled pastry on a lightly floured surface into a large circle about 1–2 mm thick. Transfer carefully to a 9-inch pie dish, easing the dough into the base and sides. Press gently into the corners, then trim any excess dough from the rim. Prick the base several times with a fork to avoid bubbles.
Line the pastry with parchment paper and fill with dry rice, lentils, or baking beans. Bake for 30 minutes then remove the weights and parchment paper and bake uncovered for another 15 minutes, until the crust is set and lightly golden.
Filling
Increase the oven temperature to 350°F (170°C).
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, milk, and cream. Season with salt, black pepper, and a light grating of nutmeg. Stir in the diced ham, grated Swiss cheese, and sliced scallions. Pour the filling into the partially baked pastry shell.
Baking
Bake for about 35-40 minutes, or until the centre is just set and the top is lightly golden. Remove from the oven and rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
