Mushroom Quiche Or Gratin Adapted From Julia Child

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I adore julia's recipes but tend to simplify them by omitting some of the details and using less butter. i also use milk instead of cream and find it rich enough for my taste. when i make this dish, i usually omit the crust (the gratin" version)."

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Steps

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To partly bake the pastry shell: bake in middle of oven at 400 degrees f.

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For 8-9 minutes.

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To make the mushroom filling:.

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Preheat oven to 375 degrees f.

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Place oven rack in upper third of oven.

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Saute mushrooms in butter until they exude their juices , the liquid evaporates and the mushrooms are starting to brown slightly.

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Mix together mushrooms , onion , salt and lemon juice.

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Set aside.

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Beat together eggs , milk , nutmeg and pepper.

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Gradually stir in mushroom mixture.

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Check seasoning.

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Pour into pastry shell.

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Sprinkle cheese on top.

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Place on baking sheet.

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Bake 25-30 minutes or until puffed and browned.

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Ingredients

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pastry shells, sliced mushrooms, butter, green onions, salt, lemon juice, eggs, milk, nutmeg, pepper, swiss cheese