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Västerbotten cheese Quiche with grilled red pepper

A sample from God Jul—The book with all the recipes you need for a Swedish traditional Christmas, translated for the American home and modified to fit today’s lifestyle. The perfect gift for you or that special someone: http://tinyurl.com/ykz65zy

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1 pie plate, 8 inch in diameter

PIE SHELL
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup graham flour
1 stick of butter
2 tbsp water
1 egg white

FILLING
7 oz grated
Västerbotten cheese (Replace with an aged white cheddar or other hard, aged, sharp cheese)
2/3 cup milk
1 egg
1 grilled red pepper
salt and white pepper

PIE SHELL:
Put flour, butter and water in a food processor and mix to form a pastry
• Line a greased pie plate (8 inch in diameter) with the dough and place in fridge for 30 minutes
• Heat oven to 450°F
• Prick and baste pie shell with egg white
• Pre-bake pie shell for 10 minutes.
FILLING:
Cut the grilled red pepper in strips • Mix all ingredients for the filling and pour into pie shell
• Reduce temperature to 350°F and bake for another 30 minutes
• This quiche is at its best when served at room temperature.

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God Jul—Recipes for a Swedish Christmas will bring much fun and many fond memories. 72 recipes; from the herring dishes, hot and cold dishes, to luscious desserts. Part of the book 'God Jul—Recipes for a Swedish Christmas' A cooperation between Nordstjernan and Mat & Vänner. Photography: David Back.

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