EASY HAM, TOMATO & SPINACH QUICHE

This Ham Spinach & Tomato Quiche easily won over a few of our less than enthusiastic family members.  It is packed with flavour and is easily and quickly made with a homemade or store bought pie crust.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 store bought or homemade pie crust

• 6 eggs

• 1 cup half & half cream (or whipping cream if you like a richer quiche)

• ½ tsp. salt

• ¼ tsp. black Pepper

• 1 cup cubed ham (we like Black Forest)

• 1/2 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes

• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 4 tbsp sliced green onions

• 1 cup thinly sliced fresh spinach

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line the pie crust with aluminum foil and fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 9 minutes. Then remove the foil and pie weights and cook for 2 or 3 more minutes, until the shell is starting to very barely colour.  Remove from the oven and reduce temperature to 375 degrees F.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, salt, and black pepper.

3. Layer ham, halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 of the cheddar cheese, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese, spinach, and green onions in pie crust.

4. Carefully pour egg mixture over bacon, tomato, cheese and onion layers.

5. Sprinkle remaining cheddar & mozzarella cheese over egg mixture.

6. Bake for 40-45 mins. To check doneness, insert a tooth pike into the center and if it comes out clean it is done. Remove from oven.

7. Let rest for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

*Reheats beautifully by placing a piece in the microwave for 30 - 45 seconds.