CRUST:

1 1/2 c. unsifted all purpose flour
1 1/2 c. finely crushed butter-type crackers
2/3 c. butter flavor shortening

FILLING:

2 c. shredded Swiss cheese
2/3 c. chopped ham, crumbled, cooked sausage, diced pepperoni, or crumbled,
cooked bacon
3/4 c. thinly sliced green onions and tops
1/4 c. snipped fresh parsley
1 jar (1/3 c.) diced pimentos, well drained
5 eggs
1 c. whipping cream
1 c. half and half
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees for crust, combine flour and cracker crumbs. Cut in butter flavor shortening until mixture resembles coarse corn meal. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup water, a tablespoon at a time. Toss with fork until crumbs are completely moistened. Press mixture into bottom of ungreased 15 x 10 x 1 inch pan. Prick crust with a fork.

Sprinkle Swiss cheese, ham, onions, parsley, and pimientos evenly over crust. Beat eggs, cream, half and half, salt, and pepper. Pour over filled crust. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until set. Cool for 5 minutes. Cut in 1 1/2 by 2 inch pieces. Serve warm. Makes 50 appetizers.

NOTE: Crust may bubble during baking and need to be pricked with a fork again.