Ultra-Flexible Ham and Veggie Quiche

1 refrigerated piecrust (half of a 14.1-ounce package) or 8-inch frozen deep-dish piecrust

½ cup sliced green onions or finely chopped white, yellow or red onions

½ cup vegetable of choice, such as shredded carrots or thinly sliced asparagus, baby green beans or shredded zucchini

½ cup chopped baked ham, or deli ham, ham steak or honey-glazed ham

½ cup (2 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, or provolone or Monterey jack

6 eggs

cup half-and-half (or cup milk, cup cream)

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Heat the oven to 350 degrees.Prepare the crust, if necessary, according to package directions. Layer the onions, carrots (or other vegetable), ham and cheese in crust. In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, half-and-half, salt and pepper. Whisk until frothy. Pour the mixture over the veggies and ham.Bake, uncovered, until the top is set and light golden brown, about 50 minutes. Remove from the oven, and cool 10 minutes, then slice and serve.Serves six.@Recipe nutrition:Nutrition values per serving: 303 calories (59 percent from fat), 20 g fat (9 g saturated), 18 g carbohydrates, 0.5 g fiber, 13 g protein, 241 mg cholesterol, 654 mg sodium.