Ham and Cheese Quiche

A delicious and satisfying ham and Swiss cheese quiche with spinach and mushrooms.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust*
2 to 4 slices Swiss cheese
1/2 cup packed chopped fresh spinach
1 (4-ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 large eggs
1 cup half-and-half (light cream)
1 cup diced cooked ham or 1 (4.5-ounce) can chunk ham, flaked
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Cooking Directions:

1. Beat together flour, salt, pepper, eggs and cream in a medium bowl; set aside.
2. Place enough slices of Swiss cheese to cover bottom of pie crust. Sprinkle spinach evenly over Swiss cheese, and cover with mushrooms. Pour egg mixture over mushrooms. Cover with ham, and sprinkle cheddar cheese over top.
3. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45 to 55 minutes until filling is set and top is golden.

Makes 6 servings.

*Use store bought ready-to-use, or homemade pastry using your favorite recipe, or ours: Basic Pie Crust 101.