Southwestern Quiche

This recipe was in a brochure that was included in an order from New Braunfels Smokehouse, a half-century-old Central Texas tradition. The family-owned restaurant, meat processing plant, and mail order business features wonderful hickory- smoked meats and the restaurant is a must if you ever visit New Braunfels!This is great for brunch with a fruit salad or for a light dinner with a side salad.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  prepared  unbaked pie shell
• 3⁄4 cup cheddar cheese, grated
• 1⁄2 cup monterey jack cheese, grated
• 3  large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 1⁄2 cups half-and-half
• 1 (4 ounce) can  chopped chilies, drained
• 1 (2 1/2ounce) can  sliced black olives, drained
• 2  tablespoons scallions, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 lb smoked ham, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Mix cheeses together and sprinkle evenly over pie shell.
3. Mix eggs, salt, pepper, cream, olives, chilies, scallions and ham; pour over cheeses.
4. Bake 45 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Serve warm or at room temperature.