Quiche Lorraine

Ingredients

• 1 pie shell, unbaked (9 inch)
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 4 thin slices onion, sauteed and soft
• 8 paper thin slices ham, shredded
• 8 paper thin slices Swiss cheese
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp. dry mustard
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. chopped chives
• 1 cup half and half, heated
• nutmeg

Directions

Prick bottom of pastry and bake at 450 degrees F for 10 minutes or until flaky, not browned. Sprinkle bacon on bottom of pastry. Add half of shredded ham and spread 4 slices cheese over ham. Add onions and remaining ham and cheese in layers. Beat eggs and add salt, chives, mustard and hot cream. Continue beating. Pour over ham and cheese and let stand 10 minutes. Sprinkle nutmeg on top. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes or until set.

By Robin from Washington, IA