Chorizo, Red Pepper & Stilton Quiche

Chorizo, Red Pepper & Stilton Quiche

This quiche is so easy to make and always goes down well, delicious served hot or cold. If blue cheese doesn’t take your fancy then you can use cheddar or any other hard cheese.

 Prep Time 10 minutes

 Cook Time 40 minutes

 Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 225g ready-rolled shortcrust pastry
• 100g chorizo, sliced & halved
• 1 red onion, peeled & finely chopped
• 100g roasted red pepper, from a jar - sliced
• 2 large eggs
• 2 egg yolks
• 150ml double cream
• 150ml milk
• 120g stilton cheese, crumbled
• Freshly ground pepper

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C Fan/Gas Mark 4.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry and line a deep flan dish, press the dough into the sides and remove any excess pastry.
3. For the filling, heat a large frying pan and dry fry the lardons for 3-4 minutes. Add the onion and fry for a further 3-4 minutes, then spread over the pastry case and top with the roasted red peppers.
4. In a bowl whisk together the eggs, double cream, milk and pepper, and pour into the pastry case and top with the crumbled cheese. Place in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden and set.
5. Allow to cool slightly and serve while still hot or cold