Quiche Lorraine Ii

Name: Quiche Lorraine Ii
Ingredients: 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust; 1/3 cup finely chopped ham; 1/2 pound Gruyere cheese, shredded; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 onion, chopped; 4 eggs; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch ground nutmeg; 2 cups hot milk

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
1/3 cup finely chopped ham
1/2 pound Gruyere cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, chopped
4 eggs
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground nutmeg
2 cups hot milk

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2

Line bottom of unbaked pie shell with diced ham and grated cheese.
3

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally until onions are soft. Spread over ham and cheese in pie shell.
4

Beat eggs and add salt and nutmeg to taste. Gradually stir in hot milk and heat this mixture over a low flame until it begins to thicken. Pour into shell.
5

Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until custard is set and golden on top. Let cool before slicing.