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Ham, Leek and Three Cheese Quiche

 9-inch pie crust, baked

3/4 lb. leeks (3 medium sized)

2 Tbsp. butter

1/4 lb. thinly sliced ham

3 oz. fontina cheese

3 oz. gruyere cheese

3 oz. mozzarella cheese

3 eggs

1/8 tsp. nutmeg

1/4 tsp. pepper

1-3/4 c. creme fraiche

Rinse leeks very well. Cook in butter until very tender; 8-10 minutes. Pat dry. Line pie shell with ham covering bottom and sides. Combine cheeses together and sprinkle in pie shell. Spread leeks on top. Whisk together eggs, nutmeg and pepper. Whisk in creme fraiche until smooth. Pour half over cheese and move around to disperse. Add remaining mixture. Cover loosely with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 75-90 minutes. Cool for 20-30 minutes before serving.

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