Ham & Cheese Quiche

My husband teases me that he would be able to identify me from a Body Snatcher from my love of cheese. One of my favorite vehicles for cheese is quiche. Typically, quiche is considered a no-no because of the rich cheese, heavy cream, and savory bacon. However, I firmly believe in smart, delicious substitutions, not denial.

This quiche is extremely satisfying - so creamy and cheesy... If you like spinach, feel free to add that, too. We like to serve spinach as a side dish with the quiche instead of in it.

Ham & Cheese Quiche

8 oz fat free cream cheese

1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese

1 c lean ham, cubed

1 1/2 c egg substitute

1/4 c 1% milk

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 tsp dried parsley

1 pastry shell

Spray a pie plate with canola cooking spray, then line with the pastry dough. Crimp or flute the top edge. Drop small pieces of the cream cheese around theentire bottom of the pastry shell. Sprinkle the ham evenly over the surface of the pie shell next. Then, whisk salt, pepper, milk, and egg substitute in a bowl, then pour over the pie shell. Finish by sprinkling cheddar cheese and parsley over the top. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 10 minutes, then lower the heat to 375 degrees and continue cooking for 40 minutes. Serves 6.