Broccoli Quiche

• 1 unbaked pie crust (optional – I don’t ever use one)
• 1 lb. pork sausage, cooked (for ex., Jimmy Dean regular)
• 12-oz. pkg. broccoli florets, steamed*
• Chopped onions to taste (apprx. 1 small onion or ½ large)
• ½ lb. or less fresh sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese (approximate)
• 1 cup grated Swiss cheese (approximate)

Layer above ingredients in a large pie plate.

• 3 eggs
• 1/1/2 cups whipping cream (or ½ and ½)
• ½ tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. oregano
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• ½ – 1 tsp. curry
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed
• Tabasco to taste
• Red pepper to taste
• Thyme to taste
• Paprika to taste

Mix above ingredients in bowl, and pour into pie plate. 

Bake at 350 for about 1 ½ hours. Let stand 10 minutes.  Can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.

*You can get broccoli florets in a microwavable bag, for example, Eat Smart Broccoli Florets, microwave in bag (from Wal-Mart).

(Lee)