Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts
  • 1 egg white, lightly beaten
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
  • 1 cup chopped cooked ham
  • 6 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded swiss cheese
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Method

  • Fit 1 piecrust into a 9" deep dish pieplate according to package directions; trim dough around edges of pieplate.
  • Place remaining piecrust on a lightly floured surface, cut desired shapes with a decorative 1" cookie cutter. Brush edge of piecrust in pieplate with beaten egg white; gently press dough shapes onto edge of piecrust. Pierce bottom and sides with a fork.
  • Line piecrust with parchment paper or aluminum foil; fill piecrust with pie weights or dried beans.
  • Bake at 400 for 10 minutes. Remove weights and parchment paper; bake 5 more minutes, and set aside. Reduce oven temperature to 350.
  • Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium high heat until crisp. Remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 2 t. drippings in pan. Crumble bacon and set aside.
  • Saute chopped onion and mushrooms in hot drippings 3 to 4 minutes or until tender.
  • Stir together bacon, onion mixture, half and half, and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Combine cheese and flour; add to bacon mixture, stirring until blended. Pour mixture into crust.
  • Bake at 350 for 45 to 50 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Shield edges with aluminum foil to prevent excess browning, if necessary. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.