Low-fat Artichoke Quiche Appetizer

Description
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Steep Estate in Elmo, Texas in 1989.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 14 ounces artichokes, canned, water packed
 * 3 eggs
 * 8 ounces Neufchatel cheese softened
 * 1 cup low fat cottage cheese
 * ¾ cup buttermilk
 * 1 cup low-fat white cheese cubed
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * ¼ teaspoon thyme
 * ¼ teaspoon white pepper
 * ¼ teaspoon Beau Monde seasoning
 * 6 slices lean bacon cooked and crumbled

Directions

 * 1) Drain artichokes then cut in quarters.
 * 2) Beat eggs then add cheeses and buttermilk then stir in seasonings and bacon.
 * 3) Place artichokes in bottom of pie shell and pour cheese mixture over artichokes then bake at 375°F for 1 hour.