Easy breakfasts made in advance, tons of variations.

Ingredients

• 1 pie crust
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup half and half
• 1 cup cheese, shredded or crumbled
• (mix ins, see notes)
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Mix 4 eggs, half and half, and salt and pepper. Set aside.
3. Put cheese and any other mix-ins into pie crust.
4. Pour egg mixture into pie crust.
5. Bake 40-50 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean.

Notes

• No need to be picky about the pie crust, pre-made is fine. Non-flaky crusts work well too.
• Variations include
  • bacon, breakfast sausage, or chorizo
  • spinach and feta
  • everything bagel seasoning and cream cheese (instead of shredded cheese)
  • no meat, extra cheese!
  • fresh spring herbs (chives, chervil, parsley, tarragon, etc.)
  • caramelized onions
  • fresh onions and bell peppers