Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Broccoli Ham Quiche

This may be more of a breakfast dish, but I made it for dinner tonight. We had ham for Sunday dinner and I had some left overs I needed to use. Anyway, it was very well received by everyone. That's right, it pleased 7 out of 7 people. The kids didn't even know there was potatoes in it. I guess it's a keeper. Next time I make it I will have to double it and cook it in a 9x13 inch pan. It is a microwave recipe too, and though I prefer to cook in the oven...sometimes in a pinch it's nice to have a quick microwave recipe. Hope you like it!

2 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup diced fully cooked ham
1/2 cup chopped fresh broccoli
4 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 teas. dried minced onion (I didn't add this because I didn't have it on hand, but I'm sure it would be good in there)
1/2 teas. garlic powder
1/2 teas. salt
1/2 teas. pepper (I only added 1/4 teas. since we are not big pepper fans.)

1. Place hash browns in a greased 9 inch microwave-safe pie plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes or until thawed. Press onto the bottom and halfway up the sides of the plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese, ham and broccoli.
2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, milk and seasonings; pour over ham mixture. Cover with waxed paper. Microwave at 70% power for 10-12 minutes, or until set. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Makes 4-6 servings.