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

Minutes

Total Time

Minutes

Makes

servings

Cornmeal Quiche Shells

1/3

cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornmeal

1/8

teaspoon salt

tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons shortening

to 6 teaspoons water

Filling

1/3

cup shredded mozzarella cheese

medium green onion, finely chopped (1 tablespoon)

eggs

1/3

cup milk

1/4

teaspoon salt

drops red pepper sauce

tablespoons finely chopped cooked ham

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Makes 2 servings

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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 (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 g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch;
2 High-Fat Meat;
1 Fat;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Ham Quiche

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker^® Kitchens