Quiche facile con prosciutto e formaggio

Ingredienti

• 1 9-inch deep dish frozen pie shell ((no need to thaw))
• 8 oz fully cooked ham (cubed)
• 1 1/2 cup shredded medium or sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
• 1 cup half and half
• 6 large eggs
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp ground mustard
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

Preparazione

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°. Place frozen pie crust on a baking sheet.

2. 2

   Arrange cubed ham and 1 cup cheddar cheese evenly on the bottom of the pie shell.

3. 3

   In a medium mixing bowl whisk together half and half, eggs, parsley, salt, pepper, mustard, paprika, garlic, onion powder and nutmeg until fully combined.

4. 4

   Pour quiche filling evenly over ham and cheese. Top with reserved 1/2 cup cheese.

5. 5

   Transfer to oven and bake for 30 minutes. Check edges for browning and cover loosely with foil, if needed. Continue to bake another 15-20 minutes or until the center is set when gently shaken.

6. 6

   Remove quiche from oven to a wire rack to let cool for 15-20 minutes prior to slicing.