HAM 'N' CHEESE QUICHE

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When I was expecting our daughter, I made and froze this cheesy ham quiche as well as several other dishes. After her birth, it was nice to have dinner in the freezer when my husband and I were too tired to cook. -Christena Palmer, Green River, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 quiches (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (14.1 ounces) refrigerated pie crust
2 cups diced fully cooked ham
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
4 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Unroll pie crusts into two 9-in. pie plates; flute edges. Line unpricked pie crusts with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake until light golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottom is golden brown, 3-5 minutes longer or Cool on wire racks., Divide ham, cheese and onion between shells. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, cream, salt and pepper until blended. Pour into crusts. Cover edges loosely with foil. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before cutting. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked quiche. To use, remove from freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Preheat oven to 350°. Place quiche on a baking sheet; cover edge loosely with foil. Bake as directed, increasing time as necessary for a knife inserted in the center to come out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 23g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 132mg cholesterol, Sodium 596mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 13g protein.