Recipe: Ham-Basil Quiche

HAM-BASIL QUICHE

1 (9-inch) pie shell.
1 cup diced smoked or cooked ham
1 cup shredded mozzarella or jack cheese
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil (or 1 tsp dried basil leaves)
1 tbsp mustard
3 eggs
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 dash ground black pepper
1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
GARNISHES:
Sliced tomatoes
Fresh basil leaves or parsley

Prebake pie shell at 400 degrees F for 5 minutes. Set aside.

Combine ham, cheese and basil. Set aside.

Spread mustard on bottom of prebaked pie shell. Sprinkle with ham-cheese mixture.

Beat eggs, heavy cream and black pepper together. Pour mixture over ham and cheese in pastry shell. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Bake at 350 degrees F on middle level of oven for 30 to 35 minutes until filling is set and lightly browned.

Garnish with sliced tomatoes and fresh basil leaves or parsley. Serve immediately.

Makes 6 servings
Source: Cathy Harned, 1994