Tommy Thompson knows his quiche

The former Governor of Minnesota and Secretary of Health and Human Services has apparently been a closeted-quiche lover. Now, his secret is out and you've got the recipe.

The Honorable Tommy G. Thompson
Former Governor of Wisconsin
Specialty Recipe
Broccoli/Cheese Quiche

Ingredients
Pastry for 10-inch single pie crust
1-1/2 cups chopped broccoli
1-1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
4 eggs
1-1/2 cups cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash of pepper
Dash of nutmeg
Arrange broccoli and cheese in pastry-lined pan. Beat together eggs, cream, and spices in bowl. Pour the custard mixture over cheese and broccoli. Place in preheated over at 375 degrees 35 to 40 minutes or until top is golden brown and knife inserted 1 inch from edge comes out clean.
Yield: 8 main dish servings.
Joe Dodge, Chef Executive Residence Kitchen

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