Ham Quiche (Microwave)
From Apples N Spice

2 1/2 c  Shredded Swiss cheese
9-Inch baked pastry shell in 1-1/2" deep, glass dish
1 pk Cooked ham, diced
1 c  Half and half or whipping cream
1/2 t  Salt
1/8 t  White pepper
3    Eggs
2 t  Freeze dried chives
1/8 t  Nutmeg

1. Sprinkle half the cheese over bottom of baked pastry shell; cover with  ham, then with
    remaining cheese; set aside.
2. Pour half and half into a 2 cup glass measure.
3. Add salt, pepper and eggs; with a wire whip, beat until wellblended.
4. Microwave, uncovered, on High for 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute.
5. Gradually pour hot egg mixture into pastry shell.
6. Sprinkle with chives and nutmeg.
7. Microwave, uncovered, on High for 7-9 minutes (rotating dish 1/4 turn  after every 4 minutes)
    or until centerjiggles slightly when plate is gently  shaken.  (Upon standing, center will set).
8. Let stand, uncovered, for 10 minutes before serving.