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ham and cheese quiche

Ham and Cheese Quiche

the perfect ham and cheese quiche in just 5 easy steps. Learn tips for a flaky crust, creamy filling, and mouthwatering flavor combinations
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine French
Servings 8
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Tart pan or 9-inch pie dish
  • Whisk or immersion blender.
  • Rolling Pin
  • Parchment paper
  • Pie weights or dried beans

Ingredients
  

  • pre-made or homemade pie crust (blind-baked)
  • 3 large eggs plus one egg yolk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Shredded cheese (mix of Gruyère, Swiss, or cheddar cheese)
  • 1 ½ Diced ham
  • 1-2 tbsp Fresh herbs chopped parsley or green onions
  • ½ tsp Dry ground mustard
  • ½ tsp Kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp Black pepper
  • 1 cup thawed, drained, and chopped frozen broccoli florets for added vegetables Optional

Instructions
 

Prepare the Crust:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Roll out the pie crust and fit it into the tart pan or dish.
  • Line the inside of the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans.
  • Blind-bake the crust for 12 minutes, then remove the weights and parchment. Bake for an additional 5 minutes to fully set the crust.
  • Let the crust cool while preparing the filling.

Prepare the Filling:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolk, half-and-half or heavy cream, dry mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  • The shredded cheese should be layered on the bottom of the blind-baked crust, followed by the diced ham and any additional herbs or vegetables.

Make the Custard:

  • Pour the egg mixture over the ham and cheese in the crust, filling it below the top edge.
  • Optionally, sprinkle extra herbs on top for added flavour.

Bake the Quiche:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
  • If using a shallow tart pan, bake for 25-30 minutes or 40-50 minutes for a deeper pie dish. The quiche is done when the filling is set, and the top is golden.
  • Allow the quiche to cool on a wire rack for 5-10 minutes before serving.
    quiche assembly

Cool and Serve:

  • Let the quiche rest for at least 30 minutes after baking. This helps the custard set and ensures cleaner slices.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
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