Quiche

1 9-inch unbaked pie crust

1 foil collar to prevent over-browning

1 C. shredded Swiss cheese

1/3 lb. bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled

2 green onions, thin-sliced and chopped

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. dry mustard

3 eggs, beaten

1 C. half and half

2 C. other ingredients: 1/2 chopped green pepper, 4 oz. sliced mushrooms, ½ tomato, 2 green onions. Pre-cook green pepper, mushrooms, tomato, and green onions by microwaving for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Blot the vegetables dry on a paper towel.

1. Prick unbaked pastry shell. Bake at 425°for 5 minutes.

2. Remove pie shell from oven. Combine meat, cheese and vegetables and pour into pie shell.

3. Combine eggs, cream and seasonings in a medium bowl. Beat.

4. Pour eggs in pie shell over meat and vegetables. Microwave on high for 10 minutes. Put collar on pie pan. Bake at 325° for 20-30 minutes or until set. When sharp knife is inserted into the center of the quiche, it should come out clean.

5. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes before cutting.