What's For Dinner
November 2 2007
Quick Dinner: Ham and Cheese Quiche with Roasted Asparagus
This is surpirsingly easy and tasty. If you have any leftovers - they make a great breakfast the next day.
For the Quiche:
1 refrigerated pie crust
1 cup ham, diced
1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese
6 eggs
1/2 cup milk
salt
pepper
Unroll the pie crust and fit it into a pie pan or even better is a tart pan with a removable bottom. Place the ham in the bottom of the pie pan. Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl. Add the milk and mix until bubbly. Add some salt and pepper to the egg mix. Stir in the shredded cheese. Pour over the ham and fill up the pan but do not over fill.
Bake in a 400 degree oven for about 30 minutes or until the center of the quiche doesn't jiggle and the whole thing looks cooked - a little brown on the top. Don't over cook it or it will be dry and tough. Slice and serve while warm.
For the Asparagus:
1 bunch of thick asparagus
1 tablespoon of olive oil
salt
pepper
shaved parmesan
Wash the asparagus and cut off any hard ends. Place the asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet. Pour the olive oil over it and add salt and pepper. Roll the asparagus around so that the oil coats each piece.
Bake at 400 degrees for about 10-15 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to a plate for serving. Shave the parmesan over the top and serve immediately.