Ham and Swiss Quiche

prep time:
15 minutes
total time:
1 hour 15 minutes
Makes 4-6 people
AllisonAllison Anderson

Hearty quiche pairs nicely with a crisp salad or steamed vegetables can be added in instead.

ingredients

  • 1 (9inch) refrigerated pie crust
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
  • pinch of ground nutmeg
  • 4 eggs
  • 3/4 cup fat free half and half
  • 1 cup grated Swiss cheese (about 4oz.)
  • 3/4 cup cooked ham, diced into 1/2 inch cubes

directions

  • 1

    1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and place the crust in a pie pan, according to package directions.

  • 2

    2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over low heat for 1 minute. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes, or until the onion is lightly browned. Season with the salt and the nutmeg. Set onion aside to cool slightly.

  • 3

    3. In a mixing bowl, beat together the eggs and the half and half.

  • 4

    4. Spoon the onion mixture evenly over the crust. Sprinkle in the cheese and diced ham. Pour in the egg mixture.

  • 5

    5. Put the quiche in the oven and bake for about 1 hour, or until just set. Allow it to cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving.

notes

Can be made in muffin tins for individual servings and toppings.

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