Christmas Morning Pineapple Quiche

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce) package pastry mix
• 1 (13 1/4 ounce) can crushed pineapple
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 3/4 cup half-and-half
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
• 4 drops Tabasco sauce
• 2 cups grated process Swiss cheese
• 6 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled

Instructions

1. Prepare pastry mix according to package directions. Divide into 4 portions. Roll each to 7 1/2 inch circle; fit into four 6-inch quiche pans.
2. Drain pineapple thoroughly, pressing out excess syrup.
3. Combine eggs with Half-and-Half, salt, pepper, Tabasco sauce, drained pineapple and cheese. Turn into pastry-lined pans. Top with bacon.
4. Bake at 425 degrees F for about 25 minutes or until set in center.
5. Garnish with pineapple slice and a sprig of holly.