butternut squash ham & leek quiche

How To Make butternut squash ham & leek quiche

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 400ºF and line a baking sheet with foil; set aside.
• Step 2
  In a mixing bowl, add butternut squash cubes and drizzle 1 tbsp. oil; season with salt & pepper. Stir to coat and evenly place onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Step 3
  Transfer to the preheated oven and roast for 20 minutes or until tender. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
• Step 4
  Reduce the oven temperature to 375ºF.
• Step 5
  In a medium skillet over medium heat, add 1 tbsp. oil and when hot, add leek and sauté for 3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and sauté for only 1 minute.
• Step 6
  Transfer the leek mixture to a large bowl. Add cooled butternut squash cubes, ham, eggs, heavy cream, thyme, hot paprika, salt, pepper and cheese; stir to blend.
• Step 7
  Add the mixture to a 9-inch pie crust and level it out. Place a pie crust shield to prevent the edges from burning.
• Step 8
  Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes or until a cake tester (or the tip of a sharp knife) inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Step 9
  Remove from the heat and let it sit for 10 minutes before serving.
• Step 10
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