Shelly's Recipe

COUNTRY QUICHE

Category: Quiche and Savory Tarts / Tartlettes

1 (9 inch) baked pie shell (if frozen, use deep-dish style)
1 tbsp butter
1/2 cup chopped celery, chopped green pepper and chopped onion
6 eggs
1 cup skim milk
1/2 tsp salt and paprika
1/ 2 cup diced cooked lean ham or turkey ham
1/2 cup shredded, reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Onion slices separated into rings, optional
Green onion curls, optional

In small skillet over medium heat, cook celery, pepper and onion in butter until tender but not brown, about 6 minutes. Sprinkle vegetables, ham and cheese into pie shell. Beat together eggs, milk, salt, if desired, and paprika until well blended. Pour over vegetable mixture. Bake in preheated oven at 375 until knife inserted near center comes out clean, about 30 to 40 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with onion rings and green onion curls if desired.