1refrigerated 9 in pie crust or homemade pie crust
1tbspolive oil
1large leeksliced
1cupasparagussliced
8ozdiced ham
4largeeggs
1cupmilk
1/2tspkosher salt
1/2tspground black pepper
1cupGruyere cheeseshredded
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare refrigerated pie crust per box instructions, if using homemade pie crust roll onto tart pan or pie dish and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 10 minutes and remove from oven.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and saute sliced leeks and asparagus for 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a large bowl whisk together eggs, milk, salt and pepper.
Add the asparagus and leeks to the pie or tart pan along with the diced ham. Pour the egg mixture over the ham and vegetables and sprinkle shredded Gruyere cheese over the top.
Place quiche in the oven and bake for 40 minutes. The crust should be puffy and golden when done. Let the quiche cool for 15 minutes, cut into 8 slices and serve.