Ham and Swiss Crustless Quiche and Searching for Something

I have just completed my first week of quarantined work from my home office...it did not go well.

Along with me being in this situation, is also my husband and one of my daughters (more on her in a bit).  This new norm of us being together 24-7 is going to take some adjusting.  I have realized the hard way that I am very set in my routines, which I am learning are very different than my husband's routines.  

Whether it is for the next week or next few months, I am going to need to dig down deep into the depths of my soul to be a better, and more patient person to get through this.  One thing that I did learn is that we needed to set the most important rule:  No eating in the office.

I made the unfortunate mistake a few months ago (before this new life of circumstances happened) purchasing a case of Miss Vickie's kettle chips.  I thought I was being a nice, proactive wife and getting snacks for my husband's weekend golf outings.  

Present day...one of my co-workers came in our home office for their 10:30 snack break...eating the loudest chips ever made on earth!  There is no way those chips are that loud on the golf course, they would never be allowed.  I know my hearing is very sensitive and all our nerves are running a bit edgy right now, however, new rule!! No eating in the office.  

I don't know who I feel most sorry for, my husband or daughters.  My husband's golf has come to a standstill thanks to everything on earth closed right now.  He hurt his back, so cannot even play in our practice garage that we set up for him.

Both daughters were supposed to have spring break and well, as you know that didn't happen either.  As one of them were home for their "break", she received an email from her college on a mandatory move out immediately.  So, we headed out on Monday and had 4 hours to pack up her life and get her back home.  The other daughter is hosting Zoom Disney movie parties with her friends and seems to be enjoying those moments being as social as possible right now given the circumstances.  I feel so bad for them...this is not how your college springs breaks should go.

So, as we are all searching for some thing or some way to get through these days, this breakfast quiche is easy, delicious...and quiet to eat!

Ham and Swiss Crustless Quiche

1 Tbl canola oil

1/2 cup diced white onion

1-1/2 cups chopped ham

1 tsp minced garlic

8 large eggs

3/4 cup whole milk

1 Tbl all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper

1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

1 Tbl chopped fresh parsley

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Coat a 9" deep dish pie plate with non-stick cooking spray.

Add vegetable oil to a 12" skillet and place over medium heat.  Add diced onions.  Saute, stirring occasionally for about 3 minutes or until softened.  Add ham and garlic to the skillet with the onion and cook, stirring for us another minute or tow or until ham is warmed through and garlic is fragrant.  Spoon mixture into the prepared pie dish and spread out evenly.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and flour.  Pour egg mixture over the ham and onions in the pie plate.  Sprinkle with Swiss cheese and parsley.

Bake 30 to 40 minutes, until golden brown and completely set in the center.  Cool slightly before cutting into wedges.

Serve with your favorite sweet bread or pastry...because you deserve it!

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