Ham 'n' Cheese Quiche

from Taste of Home

Ingredients:

2 pastry shells (9 inches)
2 cups diced fully cooked ham
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
4 eggs
2 cups half and half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

Line unpricked pastry shells with a double thickness of foil.  Bake at 400 for 5 minutes.  Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer.

Divide ham, cheese and onion between the shells.  In a bowl, whisk eggs, cream, salt and pepper.  Pour into shells.  Cover and freeze for up to 3 months.  Or cover edges with foil and bake at 400 for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.  Let stand for 5-10 minutes before cutting.

To use frozen quiche:  Completely thaw in the refrigerator.  Remorve from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking as directed.  Yield:  2 quiches (6 servings each).