Christmas Ham and egg quiche

Christmas Ham and egg quiche

Christmas Ham and egg quiche

Hubby and I loved it. Really easy and super tasty!

serves 6

Ingredients of Christmas Ham and egg quiche

1 sheet frozen ready-rolled shortcrust pastry, partially thawed

200g sliced leg ham, chopped

2 tablespoons finely-chopped fresh chives

1/2 cup pure cream

1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese

6 eggs (see tip)

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Description of Christmas Ham and egg quiche

Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease a 23cm (base) loose-based fluted flan pan. Roll pastry out on a flat surface to form a 26cm square. Line base and side of pan with pastry. Trim excess pastry. Place pan on a baking tray. Line pastry case with baking paper. Fill with ceramic pie weights or uncooked rice. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove rice or weights and paper. Bake for 7 minutes or until base is light golden. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine ham, chives, cream, mozzarella and 3 eggs in a small bowl. Season with pepper. Spoon mixture into pastry case. Crack remaining eggs over ham mixture, keeping yolks whole. Sprinkle with parmesan. Bake for 20 minutes or until eggs are set. Serve.

Notes & tips for Christmas Ham and egg quiche

Egg shells are porous, and can absorb odours from the fridge, so always store eggs in their cardboard container.

Source - taste.com.au