Crustless Quiche

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons fine dry plain bread crumbs
• 1 cup frozen chopped onions
• 1 cup diced cooked ham (1/4 pound)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 (8-ounce) package shredded Swiss cheese (2 cups)
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• Equipment: a 10-inch quiche dish or 10-inch glass pie plate
• Accompaniment: green salad

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in middle.
2. Butter quiche dish, then sprinkle all over with bread crumbs.
3. Cook onions with ham in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, about 5 minutes. Spread in dish, then evenly sprinkle cheese on top.
4. Whisk together eggs, cream, milk, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and pour over cheese. Bake until top is golden and custard is set in center, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool slightly before cutting into wedges.