Country Quiche

(6 servings)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup (2 oz.) diced cooked lean ham or turkey ham
• 1/2 cup (2 oz.) shredded, Cheddar cheese
• 6 eggs
• 1 cup milk (you could sub 1/2 cup cream and 1/2 cup water to cut the carbs even further)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Onion slices separated into rings, optional
• Green onion curls, optional

In small skillet over medium heat, cook celery, pepper, and onion in
butter until tender but not brown, about 6 minutes.

Sprinkle vegetables, ham, and cheese into a greased pie pan. Beat together eggs, milk,salt, if desired, and paprika until well blended. Pour over vegetable
mixture.

Bake preheated 375 º F oven until knife inserted near center comes out
clean, about 30 to 40 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Garnish with onion rings and onion curls, if desired.