Creamy Ham Quiche

Directions

1. 1
   Line a 9-inch quiche dish or pie pan with pastry.
2. 2
   Trim excess pastry around edges.
3. 3
   Bake at 400° for 3 minutes.
4. 4
   Remove from oven.
5. 5
   Gently prick with a fork.
6. 6
   Bake 5 minutes longer.
7. 7
   Let cool on a rack.
8. 8
   Place ham in pastry shell.
9. 9
   Top with cheese and sprinkle with nutmeg.
10. 10
    Beat eggs until foamy.
11. 11
    Stir in half and half and seasonings.
12. 12
    Pour over cheese in pastry shell.
13. 13
    Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until firm.
14. 14
    Yields 1 (9-inch) quiche.