Recipe: Ham and Green Chile Bite Size Quiche

HAM AND GREEN CHILE BITE SIZE QUICHE

Tender, cheesy and savory custards in flaky pastry shells make elegant finger food for any buffet - and can be made ahead and reheated.

3/4 to 1 cup finely diced ham
3 to 4 tablespoons chopped canned green chiles
1/4 cup minced green onion
1 2/3 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese
Pastry for a double-crust pie (homemade or purchased)
5 eggs
1 2/3 cups sour cream

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.

On a lightly floured board, roll out the pastry dough 1/16-inch thick. Using a 3-inch cutter, cut out 42 circles; re-roll scraps as needed. Fit circles into bottoms and slightly up sides of lightly greased 2 1/2-inch muffin pans.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix together ham, chiles, onion and cheese and divide equally among muffin cups.

In large bowl, beat together eggs, add sour cream and stir until smooth. Spoon about 1 tablespoon into each muffin cup.

Bake until puffed and light brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool in pans 5 minutes; lift out. Serve warm or let cool on wire racks.

If made ahead, wrap cooled quiches airtight, and refrigerate overnight. Reheat, uncovered, in a 350 degrees F oven for about 10 minutes.

Makes 3 1/2 dozen
Source: National Pork Board