Ham ‘n’ Cheese Quiche

From Taste of Home Freezer Pleasers Cookbook

 

2 pastry shells (9 inches)

2 cups diced fully cooked ham

2 cups (8 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

2 teaspoons dried minced onion

4 eggs

2 cups half-and-half cream

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

 

1. Line unpricked pastry shells with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake 400° or 5 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer.
   
2. Divide the ham, cheese and onion between the shells. In a bowl, whisk eggs, cream, salt and pepper. Pour into shells. Cover and freeze one quiche for up to 3 months. Cover edges of the second quiche 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.
   
3. To use frozen quiche: Completely thaw in the refrigerator. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking as directed.
   

Yield 2 quiches (6 servings each).

 

Serve with hash browns and fresh fruit.