Country Quiche

Ingredients

• 1 (9 inch) baked pie shell*
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup (2 oz.) diced cooked lean ham or turkey ham
• 1/2 cup (2 oz.) shredded, reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
• 6 eggs
• 1 cup skim milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Onion slices separated into rings, optional
• Green onion curls, optional

Directions

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 375 º oven until knife inserted near center comes out clean, about 30 to 40 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with onion rings and onion curls, if desired.
*If frozen use deep-dish style.
(6 servings)