Five-Cheese Quiche

INGREDIENTS
1 9-inch (23 cm) pre-cooked, deep pie crust
1 tbsp (15 ml) butter
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp (30 ml) cranberry sauce
1 cup (250 ml) broccoli florets, blanched
1 cup (250 ml) diced, cooked turkey
2 eggs
½ cup (125 ml) milk (or 10% cream)
1/3 cup (80 ml) Canadian Ricotta cheese
1 tsp (5 ml) allspice
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/3 cup (80 ml) shredded Canadian Cheddar cheese
1/3 cup (80 ml) shredded Canadian Gouda cheese
3 oz (90 g) Canadian Brie cheese, cut into 8 slices
2 tbsp (30 ml) crumbled Canadian Blue cheese


INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Melt butter in a frying pan over medium-high heat and sauté onion and garlic for 2 minutes.

Meanwhile, spread cranberry sauce in pie crust. Add onion, garlic, broccoli and turkey.

In a bowl, whisk eggs and milk together. Blend in Ricotta and spices and season generously. Pour mix into pie crust and garnish with shredded Cheddar, Gouda and crumbled Blue.

Cook 20 minutes on centre grill. Set for 10 minutes, then top with Brie slices. Serve hot, warm or cooled.

Complementary Wines: Cider: non-alcoholic, Fruit Wine: Cranberry, Meritage, Meritage, Montepulciano D'Abruzzo

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