Crustless Quiche

I love to cook, but sometimes I just don't feel like spending an hour or two in the kitchen making dinner.  Tonight was that kind of night so I made a crustless quiche.  Just a little chopping and a quick saute before I pour it into a pan and let the oven take over.  This is a recipe we love, but I sometimes change the veggies depending on what I have on hand.  Feel free to do the same.   

Items used to make this recipe:

• 10-inch deep pie plate https://amzn.to/3Hdd3ro

• 11x7 baking dish https://amzn.to/34mDjkE

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Crustless Quiche (aka frittata)

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Ingredients

• 1-2 tablespoon bacon grease or butter

• 2 cups broccoli florets, cut very small

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 3 large button mushrooms, diced

• 3 slices bacon sliced

• 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded

• 1 cup whole milk

• 2/3 cup heavy cream

• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 6 large eggs

• scallions, sliced

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F.

2. Prepare a 9 or 10-inch deep pie plate by spraying with nonstick cooking spray and place on a half sheet pan; set aside.

3. In a large skillet, saute onions, broccoli, mushrooms, and bacon in bacon grease or butter until the onions and mushrooms begin to caramelize and the broccoli softens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Place sauteed vegetables in the prepared pie plate.

5. Spread cheese over vegetables.

6. Combine milk, cream, and eggs; pour over cheese and vegetables.

7. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.

8. Remove from oven and allow to sit for 15-20 minutes.

9. Top with sliced scallions before serving.

Note

• Feel free to change vegetables to suit your taste.  Recipe can also be baked in a 7x11-inch baking dish.

Old Fashioned Oats with Caramelized Apples

I've been saving this recipe for a while, waiting for cold weather to arrive.  So now that we're experiencing our first arctic blast of the season, the time has come to share.  I love to On frigid mornings like this, I like to start the day off with a heart-warming and satisfying breakfast like old fashioned oatmeal with caramelized apples.

Items used to make this recipe:

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• old fashioned oats https://amzn.to/35O87XP

• pure vanilla extract https://amzn.to/3bk1X2M

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Old fashioned oats with Caramelized Apples

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Ingredients

Caramelized Apples:

• 2 cooking apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch dice (gala, gingergold, honeycrisp, or any apple that won't turn mushy when cooked)

• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar

• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

• pinch of fine salt

• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Oatmeal:

• 2 cups old fashioned oats

• 3 1/2 cups water

• pinch of fine salt

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

To make the Caramelized Apples:

1. Place apples, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, and salt in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.

2. Stir constantly until the apples are tender and well coated with the sauce that forms in the pan; about 5 minutes.

3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla; reserve until needed.

To make the Oatmeal:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the old fashioned oats, water, and salt.

2. Cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

4. Divide oatmeal into 4 servings and top each with caramelized apples.