Ham and Swiss Quiche

By sandiB2010

Quiche is a dish perfect for any meal of the day. A deep-dish pie shell filled with the delicious ingredients including savory ham, Swiss cheese, evaporated milk, and thyme.

Ingredients

• 1 unbaked deep-dish pie shell, 9-inch (4-cup volume)
• 12 fluid ounce NESTLÉ ® Carnation ® Evaporated Milk
• 3 large eggs
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 8 ounce Swiss cheese
• 1/2 cup cooked ham
• 1/4 cup green onions
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, ground

Preparation

Step 1

PREHEAT oven to 350° F.

WHISK together evaporated milk, eggs and flour in large bowl. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese, ham, sliced green onions, thyme, salt and pepper. Pour mixture into pie shell; sprinkle with remaining cheese.

BAKE for 45 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 5 to 7 minutes before serving.

VARIATION: For a lattice-top quiche, use ready-made pie pastry for single crust pie. Cut pastry into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Lay pastry strips over filling in lattice-fashion, turning pastry over outside edge of dish. Bake as directed above.