Classic New Zealand Ham & Egg Pie

Who doesn't love a tried and tested classic dish sure to please everyone? This is how I feel about this recipe. Once I married my husband, a Kiwi (which means a New Zealander), I became acquainted with this beauty. I love this savory breakfast pie similar to a quiche on any morning that time allows. It's simple, quick and oh so tasty. I recently made it while catering for a Make48 @gomake48 event and got asked a few times for the recipe, so you know it is good.

New Zealand Ham & Egg Pie

1 premade pie crust

2 c. chopped ham

1/4 c. onion

2 tbsp. chopped chives (if you have)

1 c. shredded cheese (cheddar, gruyere, or what you have on hand)

6-7 whole eggs

1 tbsp. chopped parsley (fresh or dried)

Salt & Pepper

Preheat oven to 400F.

Unroll a premade pie crust and place in a pre-sprayed round pan, pressing to fill bottom of pan and up the sides. Prick with a fork over the base.

Take 2 c. ham, either deli meat or leftover cooked ham and chop up and sprinkle on the base.

Next, chop up 1/4 c. of onion and sprinkle on top of ham. I also chop up chives (if I have them in the garden) and sprinkle it on the onion.

Follow that with 1 c. cheese - use what you have - but I like to use a swiss & gruyere mix or a sharp cheddar.

Then you will crack 6 or 7 eggs whole on top of the cheese.

Sprinkle the eggs with chopped parsley and salt & pepper to your taste.

Turn down oven to 375F and cook for 30 mins.

Slice and enjoy!