Italian Quiche

1 pie crust

5 eggs

1 cup ricotta cheese

1 cup mozzarella (cheddar or Monterey jack)

¼ cup parmesan cheese

¼ cup half-n-half

Dash ground nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil

Beat eggs and fold in all of the above

1 clove garlic, minced

¼ chopped onion

½ cup sliced mushrooms

1 tablespoon butter

Sautee above in butter until tender and add to egg and cheese mixture.

¼ cup cooked and crumbed Italian Sausage

1/2 cup pepperoni slices (halved)

¼ cup cubed ham

1/8 cup real bacon bits

½ packaged frozen spinach (squeeze out excess water)

Fold in the above to egg and cheese mixture

Turn all into a pastry lined quiche pan.  Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 40 minutes or until fork comes out clean.  Let stand 10 minutes before serving