Ingredients

1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)1/3 cup chopped Canadian bacon or fully cooked ham1 small onion, finely chopped1 tablespoon butter1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese1 cup cooked wild rice3 large eggs1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream1/2 teaspoon saltSnipped parsley, optional

Preparation

Bake crust at 425° for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside. Reduce heat to 325°.

In a skillet, saute Canadian bacon or ham and onion in butter until onion is tender. Spoon into the crust. Sprinkle with cheese and wild rice.

In a small bowl, beat eggs, cream and salt. Pour over all. Bake at 325° for 35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Garnish with parsley if desired.