Ham N Cheese Quiches

  Appetizers

When I need a festive finger food, this quiche recipe is the one I reach for. With cheese in both the crust and the filling, eating one quiche naturally leads to another.

Ham N Cheese Quiches

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 30 min.
YIELD: 2 dozen.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 jar (5 ounces) process sharp cheese spread
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons water

  • FILLING:
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped ham
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

  • 1. In a small bowl, cut butter and cheese spread into flour until well blended. Add water and toss with a fork until a ball forms. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Press tablespoonfuls onto the bottom and up the sides of greased miniature muffin cups.
  • 2. In a bowl, beat the egg, milk and salt. Stir in ham and cheese. Spoon a rounded teaspoonful into each shell. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

3 mini quiches: 265 calories, 19g fat (12g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 645mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein.

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