Instructions: Prepare Flaky Pastry:
Combine flour, salt and chili powder. Cut in firm butter and solid vegetable shortening until mixture resembles fine crumbs. In a small bowl, beat egg and enough water to make 1/4 cup. Add to flour mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until dough holds together. Shape into a ball.

On a floured board, roll dough 1/16-inch thick. Cut into 2-inch circles, rerolling scraps to make about 72 circles. Fit into bottoms and partway up sides of 1 3/4-inch muffin cups.

Prepare Ham and Green Chile Filling:
Mix diced ham, chiles and green onions. Add shredded cheese, mixing well.

Place a heaping teaspoon of the filling in each prepared muffin cup.

Prepare Filling Topping:
Beat eggs lightly; beat in sour cream until smooth. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the egg mixture into each cup.

Bake in a 375 F oven until tops are lightly browned (about 20 minutes).

Let cool for 5 minutes; then tip quiches out of pans. Serve warm or at room temperature.

If made ahead, let cool completely, wrap airtight, and refrigerate until next day; to reheat, spread quiches in a single layer in a shallow pan and place in a 350 oven until hot (about 10 minutes).

Makes about 6 dozen
appetizers.

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