Spinach and Ham Quiche

Shortcrust pastry

8 oz all purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 egg, beaten

3 ozs butter, cubed and chilled

2 tablespoons cold water

Mix the flour and salt together. Rub the chilled butter into the flour until crumbly. Add the egg and water and mix to a soft dough. Knead for a minute. Cover and chill.

Roll out dough on a lightly dusted surface. Cover a greased shallow dish. Blind bake for 15 minutes.

Filling:

1 medium onion, sliced finely

2 garlic, mashed

1 cup chopped spinach.

Saute onion and garlic in butter. Add the spinach and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside. Chop finely.

250 ml single cream or evaporated full cream milk

4 eggs, beaten

1/8 teaspoon salt

Beat the eggs. Stir in the salt and milk. Mix.

1/2 cup ham, cut into small cubes

1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated

Stir the ham and spinach into the creamy egg mixture. Pour into tart dish with pastry. Sprinkle the cheese on top. Stir it in with a fork. Bake for 30 minutrs in a 200 C oven. Cool 15 minutes before cutting.