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Ham and Gruyère Quiche

Ingredients

  • 6 oz. smoked ham, cut into 1/4-inch cubes (about 1 cup)
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (about 4 oz.)
  • 1 9-inch pie crust, thawed if frozen
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups half-and-half
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • - ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Set a baking sheet on the middle rack and preheat the oven to 425º.
  2. Scatter the ham and cheese in the pie crust.
  3. Whisk the eggs, half-and-half, chives, salt, and a few grinds of black pepper together in a large bowl. Pour the mixture into the crust.
  4. Transfer to the hot baking sheet and bake until the eggs are set and the top is lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
  5. Remove the quiche from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before cutting it into wedges and serving.