HAM, ASPARAGUS & SWISS QUICHE

Makes 6 to 8 servings

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 55 minutes

1 refrigerated pie crust
2 tablespoons butter
1 large leek, sliced, heavy green tops discarded
8 ounces fresh asparagus spears, chopped
8 ounces ham, chopped
2 tomatoes, coarsely chopped
3 eggs
1/2 cup half & half
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg dash hot sauce
8 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded

Preheat oven to 375�. Use a 10-inch quiche pan and prepare the pie crust following manufacturer's instructions for a one-crust pie. Trim excess dough and refrigerate.

Saut� leeks and asparagus in butter over medium-low heat until tender. Reduce heat to low. Add ham and cook mixture until heated through. Remove skillet from heat and stir in tomatoes. In a separate bowl, combine eggs, half & half, nutmeg and hot sauce. Place vegetable and ham mixture into prepared pie crust. Add cheese and pour egg mixture over ingredients. Bake at 375� for 45 to 55 minutes.


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