Rice-crust Quiche

Ingredients

2 1/2 c rice
1/4 c butter
1 1/2 c fully ham
1 c cheddar cheese
1 c swiss cheese
3 eggs
1/2 c milk
1/8 ts paprika
1/8 ts garlic powder
1/8 ts onion powder

Instructions

Fresh parsley, chopped With the back of a spoon, press the rice into a greased 9-in. pie plate to form a crust. Drizzle with butter. Bake at 350 for 3 minutes; remove from the oven. Combine ham, cheeses and hot pepper sauce; sprinkle over rice. Beat eggs, milk, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder; pour over ham mixture. Sprinkle with parsley. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes before cutting. Recipe by: Taste of Home Spring 97 From Carole Walberg's MC 3 ----