Quetzalcoatl Quiche

Ingredients

• Crust:
• 2 1/4 c. flour
• 1 c shortening
• Filling:
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 1 T butter
• 8 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 c. salsa or Mexican style tomatoes
• 1 t salt
• 6 T water
• 1/2 c cheddar, shredded (reserve a sprinkle for the top)
• 3/4 c half and half
• 2 T flour
• 1 pkg taco seasoning
• hot pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Saute onion and green peppers in butter until tender. Set aside and wipe
2. out dutch. For crust combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until a fine
3. texture is reached. Add water and mix lightly. Do not over mix! Roll flat
4. (1/8 inch thick) and lay in bottom of dutch. Press crust onto sides and
5. flute with fork. Cover and bake 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Meanwhile combine all filling ingredients in separate bowl and mix well.
7. Pour into crust and sprinkle with handful grated cheddar. Cook 25-35
8. minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Garnish as
9. desired.