Swiss 'n' Crab Supper Pie Recipe

By jkenb

Ingredients

• 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
• 1 can (7-1/2 ounces) crab, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
• 2 green onions, sliced thin
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
• Dash mace
• 1/4 cup sliced unblanched almonds

Preparation

Step 1

•Line a 9-in. tart pan with unpricked pastry shell; line pastry with heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 5 minutes. Remove foil.
• Arrange crab evenly over partially baked crust. Top with cheese and green onions. Combine remaining ingredients except almonds; pour over base. Top with almonds.
• Bake at 325° for 45 minutes or until set. Remove from oven; let stand 10 minutes before serving. Yield: 10 servings.