Roadside Diner Cheeseburger Quiche
1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
3/4 pound ground beef
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup dill pickle relish
1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
5 large eggs
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Unroll crust into a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate; flute edges and set aside. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, onion, relish and bacon. Transfer to prepared crust. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, milk, mustard, pepper sauce, salt and pepper. Pour over beef mixture. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cake
1-3/4 cups boiling water
1 cup uncooked oatmeal
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 large eggs
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
In a large bowl, pour water over oatmeal. Allow to stand 10 minutes. Add sugars and butter, stirring until the butter melts. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. In a separate bowl sift flour, soda, cocoa, salt, and cinnamon together. Add to batter. Mix well. Stir in half the chocolate chips. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle top of cake with walnuts and remaining chips. Bake at 350° for about 40 minutes.
Appetizer Tomato Cheese Bread
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, minced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Pinch rubbed sage
2 cups biscuit/baking mix
2/3 cup 2% milk
3 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
Paprika
In a small skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in the cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise and seasonings; set aside. In a bowl, combine the baking mix and milk to form a soft dough. Turn dough onto a well-floured surface; knead lightly for 10-12 times. Pat into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, pushing dough up sides of dish to form a shallow rim. Arrange tomato slices over top. Spread with topping; sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 400° for 25 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
Summertime Slaw
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1 package (14 ounces) coleslaw mix
2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, oil, water, salt, pepper and, if desired, pepper flakes. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook 2 minutes longer or until sugar is dissolved. Cool to room temperature, stirring several times. In a large salad bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, tomatoes, onion, peppers and pickle relish. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.
