Leek, Ham and Mushroom Quiche |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Another great way to get veggies into the kids! This quiche is mild, but very flavorful. It reheats well for lunch too if you manage to have any left over. The amount of eggs needed is depeendent on how much filling you end up with and how large and deep your pie dish is. Ingredients:
1 premade pie crust |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
3 large leeks, cleaned well and chopped into 1/2-inch rings (just the white and light green portion) |
8 ounces sliced mushrooms |
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic |
1/4 lb ham, cut chopped |
1/3 cup heavy cream |
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or 3/4 cup havarti cheese or 3/4 cup swiss cheese or 3/4 cup other cheese |
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (grated) |
salt |
pepper |
8 -9 eggs |
1/3 cup milk |
salt and pepper |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. In a pan, heat oil and then add leaks, mushrooms, garlic and salt and pepper and cook for approximately 10 minute or until leeks have cooked down.
3. Mix in the cream and cook another minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the ham.
4. Place piecrust in a deep pie dish and then fill with the leek filling. Top with the cheeses.
5. Whisk the eggs, milk and salt and pepper together. Slowly pour over the leeks.
6. Bake for approximately 45 minute or until center of quiche has set.
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