Meat and potatoes quiche

6 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2½ pounds Potatoes; Peeled
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
2 1/2 lb. Minced Steak or Pork; (Lean Hamburger or Pork Sausage or half of each) (up to 2)
½ White or Yellow Onion; Peeled and Finely Chopped
1 Clove Garlic; Finely Chopped
2 Or 3 Springs Fresh Basil; Finely Chopped
½ tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
6 tablespoons Sweet French Mustard
Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper to Taste
3 ounces Fine Bread Crumbs
2 ounces Almonds; Finely Ground
2 ounces Cheddar Cheese; Cut into Small Cubes
4 larges Eggs; Well Beaten, (up to 6)

Directions

Father's Day has become a day to honor not only your father, but all men who have acted as father figures to you. Stepfathers, uncles, grandfathers, and adult male friends are all honored on Father's Day.

Several years ago there was a relatively successful publication about the supposed desire of "real men" to avoid quiche. The Cook And Kitchen Staff want you to know that many men eat quiche -- they just won't tell you how much they enjoy it.

Today's recipe is in honor of quiche-eating Fathers and father-figures everywhere, because any meal prepared by a son or daughter for their Father or father-figure on Father's Day is a great way to say, "Thanks for having a positive influence in my life" and "I'm glad you've been there for me when I needed you the most." Now, let them eat quiche! In lightly salted water, cook the potatoes by boiling for 20 minutes. When they are cool enough to handle, slice and reserve.

In a large skillet, warm olive oil over medium heat. Brown minced meat, onion, garlic, and basil for 8 to 15 minutes until well-cooked and broken down into small bits of meat. Drain if necessary. Return browned meat to the skillet and add Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to blend and keep the meat sauce warm over low heat.

Preheat oven to 375-F degrees. Sprinkle bread crumbs evenly over the bottom of a single 9 by 13-inch or two 8-inch round baking pans. Spoon the meat filling over the top of the bread crumbs. Place potato slices and cheese cubes over the meat. Pour well-beaten eggs (or an egg substitute) over the meat, potato, and cheese layers, and sprinkle sliced almonds on the top.

Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until the center of the quiche is solid.

Serve warm with a green salad.

Kitchen Staff Tips: The quantity of eggs used to prepare this recipe can vary greatly, depending on the size of the eggs and the baking pan or pans used to bake the quiche.

Any way you prepare it, just make sure the eggs cover the top of the meat in a thin layer. If your Dad is watching his cholesterol, this recipe is great for utilizing an egg substitute! Posted to dailyrecipe@... by Recipe-a-Day <recipe-a-day@...> on Jun 2, 1998

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