Yield: 8 servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 ounces | Dried beef, coarsely cut |
| 1 tablespoon | Butter or margarine |
| 1 | 9-inch pastry shell unbaked |
| 7 ounces | Swiss cheese, natural coarsely shredded |
| ¼ teaspoon | Pepper |
| 4 | Eggs |
| 1½ cup | Half-and-half |
Preheat oven to 375 F (moderate) Lightly cook dried beef in fat, about 2 minutes. Cool slightly; sprinkle into pastry shell. Sprinkle cheese over beef. Mix seasonings and sprinkle over cheese. Beat eggs and half-and-half together. Pour over cheese and beef. Bake 40 minutes or until lightly browned and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
NOTE: If beef is very salty, pour 1 cup boiling water over beef.
Drain well; then cut coarsely.
Calories per serving: About 345 Source: FOOD -- by U.S. Department of Agriculture Typed for you by Karen Mintzias