This recipe is very versatile—you can leave out the meat, substitute veggies for the meat, or use a different type of cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1/6 of recipe
Calories 330
Total Fat 20 g
Saturated Fat 8 g
Sodium 665 mg
Total Carbohydrate 17 g
Dietary Fiber 0.5 g
Protein 20 g

Servings and Times

Servings 6

Ingredients and Preparation

Ingredients Measures
Large eggs 4
Low-fat milk 1¼ cups
Salt 1/8 teaspoon
Dash of pepper
Canadian bacon (or substitute smoked ham), sliced into thin strips 5 ounces
Leek, thinly sliced and rinsed in a bowl of cold water (leeks will float to the top and any sand will sink to the bottom) 1
Swiss cheese, shredded 1½ cups
9-inch unbaked pie crust
Parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons
  • Preheat oven to 375º F.
  • Cook the sliced leek in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Mix together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
  • Spread the Canadian bacon, leek, and cheese out evenly over the pastry shell. Pour egg mixture into the pie shell and then sprinkle with parsley.
  • Bake on one of the bottom shelves in the oven for about 40-45 minutes, until the egg mixture is set and golden brown on top. (Note: To test a quiche for doneness, first jiggle it a bit on the oven shelf to see if it’s “set.” If the center appears to be set, take the quiche out and stick a knife in the middle. The quiche is done when the knife comes out clean.)
  • Let pie cool for 5-15 minutes before serving.