Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Ham 'n' Cheese Quiche

This is a very easy freezer meal and works great if you have leftover ham.  Make one for yourself and give one as a gift.   Need an idea for a new mommy to be... freezer meals are a great gift (so I have been told).  It can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

2 pastry shells (9 inches)
2 cups diced fully cooked ham
2 cups (8 oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 tsp dried minced onion
4 eggs
2 cups half and half cream
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Directions:
Line unpricked pastry shells with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil.  Bake at 400 degrees for 5 minutes.  Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer.

Divide the ham, cheese, and onion between the shells.  In a bowl, whisk eggs, cream salt and pepper.  Pout in shells.  Cover and freeze one quiche for up to 3 months. 

To use from frozen: Completely thaw in the fridge.  Remove from fridge 30 minutes before baking.  Cover edges of the quiche with foil and bake at 400 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until knife inserted near the center comes out clean.  Let stand for 5-10 minutes before cutting.

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