Smoked salmon quiches^

18 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupChopped fresh mushrooms
1tablespoonChopped green onion
1teaspoonLemon juice
1teaspoonButter
1cupFlour
½teaspoonDillweed
¼teaspoonSalt
3Egg yolks, beaten
½cupMilk
1pack(3oz) thin slice lox style
Salmon, cut up
cupShortening
¼cupShredded Swiss cheese
1tablespoonTo 3 water

Directions

FILLING

SWISS CHEESE PASTRY

Fry mushrooms, onion, and lemon juice in a skillet 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender; drain.

Combine egg yolks, milk, mushroom mixture and salmon. Cover and chill 30 minutes.

Make pastry. Combine flour, dill, and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles small peas. Stir in Swiss cheese. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon water over part; mix gently with fork. Push to side of bowl, repeat until all is moistened.

Preheat oven to 375F.

Roll out to a 16" circle; cut out using 3" biscuit cutter, making 18 rounds. Press into greased mini muffin cups, pleating sough to fit in. fill with a scant tablespoon filling.

Bake 35 minutes. Cool in pans 5 minutes before removing and serving warm. If desired, garnish with fresh dill sprigs.

Better Homes and Gardens Holiday Appetizers 1995 Shared by Carolyn Shaw 12-95

Submitted By CAROLYN SHAW On 12-30-95