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Ham, cheese and chive quiche

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Servings: 6
Author: Claire K Creations inspired by [url href="http://thecafesucrefarine.blogspot.com.au/2013/01/spinach-gruyere-quiche-w-rosemary.html" target="_blank" title="The Cafe Sucre Farine"]The Cafe Sucre Farine[/url]

Ingredients

  • 1 packet shortcrust pastry
  • 200 g free-range ham finely sliced.
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chives
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Gouda cheese
  • 9 free-range eggs
  • ¾ cup low-fat plain Greek-style yoghurt

Instructions

  • Grease and line a fluted tart tin.
  • Roll out the pastry and gently place it over the tin.
  • Shape it into the tin and leave a 2cm over-hang.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Pre-heat the oven to the temperature specified on the pastry.
  • Line the pastry case with baking paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans.
  • Bake according to packet instructions or until it starts to turn golden.
  • Remove weights and cook a further 5-10 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack.
  • In a bowl, whisk the eggs until the whites and yolks are no longer separated then whisk in the yoghurt until smooth.
  • Arrange half the ham in the pastry case and top with half the chives and cheese.
  • Repeat finishing with the cheese.
  • Gently pour the egg mixture over the top.
  • Very very carefully transfer the un-cooked quiche to the oven.
  • Bake about 40-45 minutes or until set in the middle and beginning to turn golden.
  • Serve warm.
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