Quiche Lorraine with Ham

I think this must be the original quiche - the old standby from which all others derived. This is a really delicious dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 437 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
• 2 cups hot milk
• ⅓ cup finely chopped ham
• ½ pound Gruyere cheese, shredded

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Line bottom of unbaked pie shell with diced ham and grated cheese.

Step 3

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally until onions are soft. Spread over ham and cheese in pie shell.

Step 4

Beat eggs and add salt and nutmeg to taste. Gradually stir in hot milk and heat this mixture over a low flame until it begins to thicken. Pour into shell.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until custard is set and golden on top. Let cool before slicing.