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Ham Quiche

Quiche with a twist: The cheese and egg filling sits in a cornmeal crust, and the quiches are baked in a microwave oven.
Prep Time: 35 min
Total Time: 35 min
Makes: 2 servings
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Cornmeal Quiche Shells
1/3cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
1tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornmeal
1/8teaspoon salt
1tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons shortening
5to 6 teaspoons water
Filling
1/3cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1medium green onion, finely chopped (1 tablespoon)
2eggs
1/3cup milk
1/4teaspoon salt
6drops red pepper sauce
2tablespoons finely chopped cooked ham
Serve with...
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Total Time: 10 min
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1.In small bowl, mix flour, cornmeal and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until particles are size of small peas. Sprinkle with cold water, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry cleans side of bowl.
2.Gather pastry into a ball. Divide in half. Press firmly against bottom and side of two 10-ounce microwavable quiche dishes or custard cups. Prick bottoms and sides thoroughly with fork. Sprinkle cheese and onion in shells.
3.Place dishes on upside-down microwavable saucers in microwave oven. Microwave uncovered on High 2 minutes; rotate dishes 1/2 turn. Prick any bubbles with fork. Microwave 1 minute 30 seconds to 3 minutes longer or until pastry appears dry and flaky.
4.In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, beat eggs, milk, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the pepper sauce with fork. Stir in ham. Microwave uncovered on Medium-High (70%) 3 to 4 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until warm. Stir; pour into shells. Place filled shells on upside-down microwavable saucers in microwave oven.
5.Microwave uncovered on Medium-High 4 to 5 minutes, rotating dishes 1/2 turn after 2 minutes, until center is almost set. Cover loosely and let stand on flat, heatproof surface 3 minutes.
Make the Most of This Recipe
Purchasing
You don’t need to buy a big ham just for this recipe. Buy 1 or 2 slices of 1/4-inch-thick ham at a deli, and you’ll have exactly what you need!
Variation
Create your own quiche when you vary the cheese and meat, or skip the meat and add veggies.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 350 (Calories from Fat 190 ); Total Fat 21 g (Saturated Fat 7 g); Cholesterol 230 mg; Sodium 750 mg; Total Carbohydrate 24 g (Dietary Fiber 1 g); Protein 17 Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 10 %; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 22 %; Iron 12 Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch; 2 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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