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Prepare Flaky Pastry:Combine flour, salt and chili pwdr.
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Cut in hard butter and solid vegetable shortening till mix resembles fine crumbs.
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In a small bowl, beat egg and sufficient water to make 1/4 c.. Add in to flour mix, 1 Tbsp.
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at a time, mixing till dough holds together.
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Shape into a ball.
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On a floured board, roll dough 1/16-inch thick.
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Cut into 2-inch circles, rerolling scraps to make about 72 circles.
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Fit into bottoms and partway up sides of 1 3/4-inch muffin c..
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Prepare Ham and Green Chile Filling:Mix diced ham, chiles and green onions.
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Add in shredded cheese, mixing well.
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Place a heaping tsp.
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of the filling in each prepared muffin c..
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Prepare Filling Topping:Beat Large eggs lightly; beat in lowfat sour cream till smooth.
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Spoon about 1 tsp.
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of the egg mix into each c..
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Bake in a 375 F oven till tops are lightly browned (about 20 min).
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Let cold for 5 min; then tip quiches out of pans.
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Serve hot or possibly at room temperature.
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If made ahead, let cold completely, wrap airtight, and chill till next day; to reheat, spread quiches in a single layer in a shallow pan and place in a 350 oven till warm (about 10 min).
