Pea and Ham Quiche
INGREDIENTS
1 pastry dough (pie or tart dough)
4 oz black forest ham, diced
6 oz fresh peas, blanched
3 eggs
2 cups choice of milk or cream
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground peppercorns
DIRECTIONS
preheat oven to 400°F.
I. roll pastry dough and place it into a tart pan. prick the bottom with a fork and par bake for about 8 minutes or until the crust has set
II. in a bowl whisk eggs and milk or cream until blended. stir in salt and pepper
III. arrange the ham and peas in the pastry shell and gently pour the custard on top
IV. place the quiche into the oven and bake until quiche is golden brown and the middle is set, about 25 minutes
V. allow to cool slightly and serve with a side of garden greens
note: cooked quiche will keep in the fridge for up to three days.
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