Recipe: Ham and Cheese Quiche with Rice Crust

Ham and Cheese Quiche with Rice Crust

2 1/2 cup cooked rice, warm
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

1 1/2 cup fully cooked ham, finely chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 several drop hot pepper sauce
3 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
fresh parsley, chopped

With the back of a spoon, press the rice into a greased 9-inch pie plate to form a crust. Drizzle with butter. Bake at 350 for 3 minutes; remove from the oven. Combine ham, cheeses and hot pepper sauce; sprinkle over rice.

Beat eggs, milk, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder; pour over ham mixture.

Sprinkle with parsley. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes before cutting.