Refrigerator Pie (aka Quiche)

• servings: 8 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

2 large eggs

1 cup half and half

Pinch freshly grated nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust (fresh or frozen)

Quiche toppings

Directions

Heat oven to 350ºF.

Whisk together the eggs, half and half, nutmeg and salt.

Place the unbaked pie crust on a half sheet pan, just in case the filling runneth over. Evenly distribute your choice of filling over the bottom of the crust and move the pan to the open door of the oven. Carefully pour the egg mixture over the filling until it comes to within 1/4 inch of the top.

Move the pan into the oven and bake until the mixture is set at the edges but jiggly in the middle, 35 to 45 minutes.

Remove the pie and cool for at least 30 minutes (I prefer to consume mine at room temperature, but it's good warm, too). Once cool, the pie can be wrapped in plastic, then aluminum foil, then frozen for up to 2 months. To reheat, uncover and stash in a 350°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes.

Notes

Suggested toppings:

Cooked spinach, cheddar cheese, cubed cooked ham

Bacon, sauteed leeks, and Gruyere cheese

Cooked spinach, canned artichoke hearts, and Parmesan cheese

Roasted chicken, goat cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes

Blanched asparagus, smoked salmon, and sautéed mushrooms

Port Salut cheese and Spam