BASIC QUICHE

9 inch pie crust (unbaked)
1 1/2 to 2 cups filling ingredients
5 eggs
1 1/2 cups light cream
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. herb or seasonings
1/2 tsp. salt

Spread filling ingredients into a pie shell. Beat together eggs and combine with cream and desired seasonings. Pour the custard mixture over the filling in a pastry lined dish. Bake in 350 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting into wedges (until set) to serve.

Filling ingredients:
I use a mixture of grated swiss and cheddar cheese.
* I like green diced Ortega chillies (one small can per quiche) and diced ham.
* I also like to but in steamed (softened) vegetables, sauteed mushrooms and onions.

This recipe can be made the day before and reheated the next day to serve at parties. Just cover with foil to prevent crust from burning.

(Linda's recipe found on internet years ago.)