— ——-CORNMEAL QUICHE SHELLS—————— 1/3 c Shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tb Finely chopped green onion
(with top) 2 Eggs
1/3 c Milk
1/4 ts Salt
6 Drops red pepper sauce
2 tb Finely chopped, fully
Cooked smoked ham
Cornmeal Quiche Shells: Mix 1/3 – cup all-purpose flour,1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornmeal and 1/3 teaspoon salt;cut 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons shortening thoroughly.Sprinkle in 5 – 6 teaspoons water,tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry cleans side of bowl.Gather pastry into ball.Divide into halves.Press each half firmly against bottom and side of 2 10 ounce quiche dishes or custard cups.Prick bottom and side thoroughly with fork.Place dishes on inverted saucers in microwave oven.Microwave uncovered on high (550 watts) 2 minutes;rotate dishes 1/2 turn.Prick any bubbles with fork. Microwave uncovered until pastry appears dry and flaky, 1 1/2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle cheese and onion in shells.Beat eggs,milk,salt and pepper sauce with fork in 2 – cup measures;stir in ham. Microwave uncovered on medium heat (385 watts) until warm, 2 to 3 minutes,stirring after 1 minute.Stir;pour into shells Place shells on inverted saucers in microwave oven. Microwave uncovered on medium high (385 watts) 2 minutes; turn dishes 1/2 turn.Microwave uncovered until center is almost set,2 to 3 minutes.Serves 2.