VEGETABLE HAM QUICHE

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This quiche is an easy egg dish filled with zucchini, bell pepper, ham and cheese. With our garden produce, it's even more economical. It's pretty enough to serve to company, too.-Betty Albee, Buhl, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 egg, lightly beaten
3 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
FILLING:
1-1/2 cups thinly sliced zucchini
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup diced fully cooked ham
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
3/4 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the egg, hash browns and Parmesan cheese. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until crust is set and edges begin to brown., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute zucchini and red pepper in butter for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in the ham, basil, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. , In a large bowl, beat eggs and milk; add zucchini mixture. Stir in cheese. Pour into crust. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 201mg cholesterol, Sodium 685mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.