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Ham and cheese quiche Ingredients

Pastry 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon chilled solid vegetable shortening 2 tablespoons cold water Filling 2 tablespoons butter 1 onion, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups (16 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese 1 cup chopped cooked ham 2 large eggs 2 large egg yolks 1/2 cup half-and-half 1/2 cup heavy cream Pinch of salt Pinch of cayenne pepper Pinch of ground nutmeg

• To prepare pastry, in a medium bowl, mix together flour and salt.
• Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut shortening into flour mixture until coarse crumbs form.
• Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork, until a dough forms.
• Shape dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
• On a floured surface, using a floured rolling pin, roll dough into a 10-inch circle. Fit into a 9-inch quiche or pie pan. Trim edges.
• To prepare filling, in a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
• Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Remove from heat; cool.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Sprinkle 3/4 cup of cheese over crust.
• Top with onion, then ham. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Whisk together eggs, egg yolks, half-and-half, cream, salt, cayenne and nutmeg.
• Pour egg mixture over ham and cheese.
• Bake quiche until golden and custard is set, 35 to 45 minutes.
• Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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