HAM-BASIL QUICHE 
1 (9-inch) pie shell, pre-baked

FILLING:

1 c. smoked or cooked ham, diced
1 c. grated Mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese, grated
1 tbsp. chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp. dried basil leaves
1 tbsp. mustard
3 eggs
3/4 c. whipping cream
Dash black pepper
1 tbsp. Parmesan cheese

GARNISH:

Sliced tomatoes
Basil leaves or parsley

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Pre-bake pie shell for 5 minutes, then turn oven back to 350 degrees. Mix ham, cheese and basil leaves. Spread mustard on bottom of pre-baked 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 degrees on middle level of oven for 30-35 minutes until filling is set and lightly browned. Garnish and serve immediately.

 

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