Rice-Crust Quiche

2 1/2 c Cooked rice, warm

1/4 c Butter or margarine, melted

1 1/2 c Fully cooked ham, finely

-chopped 1 c Shredded cheddar cheese

1 c Shredded swiss cheese

Several drop hot pepper -sauce 3 Eggs

1/2 c Milk

1/8 ts Paprika

1/8 ts Garlic powder

1/8 ts Onion powder

Fresh parsley, chopped With the back of a spoon, press the rice into a greased 9-in. pie plate to form a crust. Drizzle with butter. Bake at 350 for 3 minutes; remove from the oven. Combine ham, cheeses and hot pepper sauce; sprinkle over rice. Beat eggs, milk, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder; pour over ham mixture. Sprinkle with parsley. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes before cutting. Recipe by: Taste of Home Spring 97 From Carole Walberg`s MC 3 -----