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.