Ham quiche (mw)

5 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupShredded Swiss cheese
9Inch baked pastry shell in
1 1/2\" deep, glass dish
1packCooked ham, diced
1cupHalf and half or whipping cm
½teaspoonSalt
teaspoonWhite pepper
3Eggs
2teaspoonsFreeze dried chives
teaspoonNutmeg

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 wellblended. Microwave, uncovered, on High for 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute. Gradually pour hot egg mixture into pastry shell. Sprinkle with chives and nutmeg.

Microwave, uncovered, on High for 7-9 minutes (rotating dish ¼ turn after every 4 minutes) or until centerjiggles slightly when plate is gently shaken. (Upon standing, center will set). Let stand, uncovered, for 10 minutes before serving.

"Sunset Microwave Cook Book", 1981, Lane Publishing Co.