Servings: 6

9 in. pie crust 9 in. pie crust
1 cup cooked ham in bite size pieces or cooked bacon chopped 1 cup cooked ham in bite size pieces or cooked bacon chopped
1 ½ cups shredded cheese divided( Swiss, Cheddar, Mozzarella or a combination of) 1 ½ cups shredded cheese divided( Swiss, Cheddar, Mozzarella or a combination of)
¼ cup grated Parmesan (optional) ¼ cup grated Parmesan (optional)
¼ cup chopped green or regular onions ¼ cup chopped green or regular onions
* optional - add 3/4 cup asparagus or mushrooms, or 2 cups fresh spinach note: optional - add ¾ cup asparagus or mushrooms, or 2 cups fresh spinach
5 large eggs 5 large eggs
1 cup 10% cream (use milk if you want it less rich) 1 cup 10% cream (use milk if you want it less rich)
½ tsp salt ½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper ¼ tsp black pepper
⅛ tsp of cayenne pepper ⅛ tsp of cayenne pepper

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Roll and press a pie crust into a 9" pie plate, and crimp edges.
Sprinkle meat, 1 cup of the cheese, and onions and any optional items into the pie crust.
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt and peppers,
Pour the egg mixture over top. Sprinkle remaining ½ cup cheese on top of quiche.
Bake for about 40 minutes until the center is completely set. Let cool for 8 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Heat leftovers in the microwave the next day. Even more flavour! (or it freezes well also)  Heat leftovers in the microwave the next day. Even more flavour! (or it freezes well also)