CRUSTLESS QUICHE

Crustless Quiche image

Provided by Lillian Chou

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 tablespoons fine dry plain bread crumbs
1 cup frozen chopped onions
1 cup diced cooked ham (1/4 pound)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 (8-ounce) package shredded Swiss cheese (2 cups)
4 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
Equipment:
Equipment: a 10-inch quiche dish or 10-inch glass pie plate
Accompaniment: green salad

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in middle.
Butter quiche dish, then sprinkle all over with bread crumbs.
Cook onions with ham in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, about 5 minutes. Spread in dish, then evenly sprinkle cheese on top.
Whisk together eggs, cream, milk, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and pour over cheese. Bake until top is golden and custard is set in center, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool slightly before cutting into wedges.