Crustless Leek Bacon and Ham Quiche

5 "Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and awesome day of the LORD comes.

6 And he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the land with a decree of utter destruction." - Malachi 4:5-6

Oh my goodness, delicious!

An ej original recipe!

1 1/2 tablespoons fine dry plain bread crumbs

Clarified butter drizzled over bottom of pan

1 c sliced leeks

1 c diced cooked ham 

1 c cooked crumbed bacon, reserve 1 t bacon grease

1 c shredded mild Cheddar cheese

1 c shredded Manchego cheese

1/2 t Mrs. Dash table version 

Pinch of salt

Pinch of nutmeg

Pinch red pepper flakes

4 large eggs

1/4 c Mascarpone 

1 can Pet milk

1/4 c half and half

Preheat oven to 425°F, place on middle rack.

Butter quiche dish, then sprinkle all over with bread crumbs.

Cook bacon until crispy, drain on paper towels.

Cook leeks and peppers with ham in 1 t bacon grease in a heavy skillet,  medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.

Chop and set aside.

Spread in dish, then evenly sprinkle the 2 cheeses on top.

Whisk together eggs, half and half, Pet milk, mascarpone, and seasonings.

Pour over cheese. 

Bake 25 minutes until top is golden and custard is set. 

Cool and cut into pie wedges.

Serve with sliced tomatoes.