1 9-inch pie shell, prebaked
1 cup smoked or cooked ham, diced
1 cup grated mozzarella or jack cheese
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil or
1 tsp dried basil leaves
1 tbsp mustard
3 eggs
3/4 cup whipping cream
1 dash black pepper
1 tbsp parmesan cheese
GARNISH
1 sliced tomatoes
1 basil leaves or parsley
A Recipe for
Ham-Basil Quiche
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Prebake pie shell for 5 minutes at 400 F.
Mix ham, cheese and basil leaves.
Spread mustard on bottom of prebaked pie shell. Sprinkle with
ham-cheese mixture.
Beat eggs, cream and black pepper. Pour mixture over ham and cheese
in pastry shell. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 F. on middle level of oven for 30 to 35
minutes until filling is set and lightly browned. Garnish with fresh
basil leaves or parsley and sliced tomatoes. Serve immediately.
Posted by Angela, WWiVnet. Electronic format by Cathy Harned.
Serves: 6
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