Crustless Quiche

Ingredients

• Swiss cheese

  2 cup, shredded or 216g

• Egg

  Whole, fresh eggs

  4 extra large or 224g

• Cured ham

  Pork, low sodium, lean and fat, cooked

  1 cup or 140g

• Bread crumbs

  Dry, grated, plain

  1 ½ tbsp or 10g

• Butter

  Unsalted

  1 tbsp or 14g

• Reduced fat milk

  Fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin a and vitamin d

  1 cup or 244g

• Onions

  Raw

  1 cup, chopped or 160g

• Heavy whipping cream

  Fluid

  1 cup, fluid or 238g

Directions

1. Dice the ham into small cubes.
2. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and place the rack in the middle position.
3. Grease a quiche dish with butter and sprinkle evenly with bread crumbs.
4. In a 12-inch heavy skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions and ham and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden, about 5 minutes.
5. Spread the onion and ham mixture evenly in the prepared quiche dish. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
7. Pour the egg mixture over the cheese layer.
8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set in the center.
9. Let the quiche cool slightly before cutting into wedges and serving.