Preheat oven to 350º Fahrenheit.

Place butter into a pie plate and into oven to melt.

Once melted, swirl pie plate around to make sure butter has thoroughly coated bottom and sides of plate.

Whisk eggs and half-and-half until well-blended and fluffy.

Stir in ham, cheese, and salt and pepper.

Pour egg mixture into buttered pie plate.

Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until quiche has firmly set and a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center.