Ham Quiche Recipe
Ingredients
| 2 1/2 cups shredded | ||
| Swiss cheese | ||
| 9 inch baked pastry shell, 1 1/2 inches deep, in glass, ceramic, or plastic dish | ||
| Cooked ham package | 1 , diced | |
| 1 cup half and half or whipping cream | ||
| Salt | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Pepper white | 1/8 Teaspoon | |
| Eggs | 3 | |
| Dried chives | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Ground nutmeg | 1/8 Teaspoon | |
Directions
Sprinkle half the cheese over bottom of baked pastry shell; cover with ham, then with remaining cheese; set aside.
Pour half and half into a 2 cup glass measure.
Add salt, pepper, and eggs; with a wire whip, beat until well blended.
Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH (100%) for 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute.
Gradually pour hot egg mixture into pastry shell.
Sprinkle with chives and nutmeg.
Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH (100%) for 7 to 9 minutes (rotating dish 1/4 turn after every 4 minutes) or until center jiggles slightly when plate is gently shaken. (Upon standing, center will set.)
Let stand, uncovered, for 10 minutes before serving.
Pour half and half into a 2 cup glass measure.
Add salt, pepper, and eggs; with a wire whip, beat until well blended.
Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH (100%) for 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute.
Gradually pour hot egg mixture into pastry shell.
Sprinkle with chives and nutmeg.
Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH (100%) for 7 to 9 minutes (rotating dish 1/4 turn after every 4 minutes) or until center jiggles slightly when plate is gently shaken. (Upon standing, center will set.)
Let stand, uncovered, for 10 minutes before serving.
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