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CHEESY BREAKFAST TART

Serves 6

INGREDIENTS

Crust

• 2½ cups Cheez-It crackers

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

• 1 large egg white (save the yolk for the filling!)

Filling

• 2 large eggs, plus 1 large egg yolk

• ½ cup whole milk

• ½ cup heavy cream

• ½ tsp kosher salt

• ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

• your choice of mix-ins (see below)

Mix-Ins

Option 1: Asparagus

• 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled

• 12 asparagus spears, cut into ½-inch pieces

• 1 small shallot, thinly sliced

• 2 tbsp thinly sliced fresh chives

Option 2: Lox

• 4 oz cream cheese, cubed

• 4 oz smoked salmon, diced

• ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced

• 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill

Option 3: Lorraine

• 4 oz Gruyère, shredded

• 8 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled

• ½ medium yellow onion, thinly sliced

• 2 green onions, thinly sliced

1. Preheat the oven to 375° F and set a rack in the centre. Coat a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray and set on a rimmed baking sheet.