QUICHE LORRAINE WITH HAM

Quiche Lorraine with Ham image

I think this must be the original quiche - the old standby from which all others derived. This is a really delicious dish.

Provided by MARTY HOLLINGSWORTH

Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs Quiche

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
⅓ cup finely chopped ham
½ pound Gruyere cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, chopped
4 eggs
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground nutmeg
2 cups hot milk

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Line bottom of unbaked pie shell with diced ham and grated cheese.
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally until onions are soft. Spread over ham and cheese in pie shell.
Beat eggs and add salt and nutmeg to taste. Gradually stir in hot milk and heat this mixture over a low flame until it begins to thicken. Pour into shell.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until custard is set and golden on top. Let cool before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 181.4 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 544.2 mg, Sugar 4.8 g