Ham & Swiss Quiche

My friend made this great quiche for book club last month.  She is such a great cook and I love everything she makes.

1 pie crust, homemade or a frozen pie crust

4 beaten eggs

1 1/2 c. half-and-half, cream, or milk (She said she has used any of those 3 and this recipe works well with any.)

1/4 c. sliced green onions

1/4 t. salt

1/8 t. pepper

dash of nutmeg

3/4 c. chopped cooked ham

1 1/2 c. shredded Swiss, cheddar, or Monterey Jack\

1 T. flour

Prepare and roll out pie crust in a 9-inch pie pan.  Line pie with aluminum foil.  Bake at 450 for 8 minutes. Remove foil. Bake for 4-5 minutes more or until pie crust is set and dry.  Remove from oven.  Reduce oven to 325. 

In a bowl, stir eggs, half-and-half, green onions, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.  Stir in ham.  In a small bowl toss together the cheese and flour.  Add to egg mixture and mix well.

Pour egg mixture in hot pie shell and bake for 40-45 minutes or until knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.  Let stand at least 10 minutes.  It is also great at room temperature and helps the quiche to come out nicely. 

Recipe Source: Better Homes and Garden Cookbook and my friend Angie Faust