Quiche de tortilla del oeste

Ingredientes

• 1 9-inch deep dish frozen pie crustl ((No need to thaw))
• 4 medium green onion (thinly sliced)
• 1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 4 oz smoked ham (chopped and divided)
• 1 1/2 cup colby jack or cheddar cheese (divided)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 6 large eggs
• 1 tsp garlic salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp ground mustard

Preparación

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F. Prick the bottom of a frozen pie shell using a fork. Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a small skillet melt the butter. Cook the green onion, green bell pepper and red bell pepper on medium heat until softened, around 2-3 minutes.

3. 3

   Layer 1/2 of the ham and 1/2 of the shredded cheese on the bottom of the parbaked pie shell.

4. 4

   In a medium bowl, whisk together heavy cream, eggs, garlic salt, black pepper, onion powder and dry mustard until fully combined. To the bowl add the cooked vegetables, stir to evenly distribute.

5. 5

   Pour 1/2 of the egg mixture over the first layer of ham and cheese then repeat layers. Ham, cheese and egg custard.

6. 6

   Place quiche onto a baking sheet and transfer to the oven. Bake for 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Lower the oven temperature to 350°F. Continue to bake for an additional 30-40 minutes or until the center is set when the pan is gently shaken.

8. 8

   Let stand and cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving.