Ham Quiche

This recipe can be altered to use any kind of meat: ham, smoked turkey, bacon, or even chicken. You can also use any kind of cheese. This last time I made it, I used the leftover smoked gouda cheese from the gouda cheese grits recipe. It is very easy to make and has a nice,creamy texture. I usually use All Ready Piecrust in a pyrex, but you can also buy the frozen piecrust that is already in the pan. I used individual piecrusts this time because it was what I had on hand and Gil and Zac thought they were cool. It is much more elegant-looking if you use your own crust in a pyrex dish or quiche pan, but for a casual family dinner, this is easy and yummy.

Ham Quiche

pastry for a 9" pyrex dish or individual piecrusts
1 cup cooked, diced ham
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 eggs
1/3 cup onion, chopped and sauteed (opt)
1 cup 1/2 & 1/2
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1 -1/2 tbsp dillweed

Line pyrex with piecrust or use prepared crust. Prick with fork and bake at 400 for about 8 minutes. Line piecrust with ham, cheese, and onion. Beat eggs with a whisk and add 1/2 & 1/2 and seasonings. Pour over ingredients in pie shell. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until firm.

If you are using individual piecrusts, decrease your baking time to about 25 minutes.

This is especially good with sliced tomato, salad and field peas.