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Ham and Cheese Quiche Recipe

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This classic Ham Quiche recipe combines a flaky deep-dish pie crust with a rich and creamy filling of eggs, diced ham, sautéed onions, and a blend of Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner, this savory quiche is baked to golden perfection and topped with fresh green onions for a burst of color and flavor.

Ingredients

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Pie Crust

  • 1 deep-dish frozen pie crust

Filling

  • 1/2 cup very finely diced yellow onion
  • 1 Tablespoon salted butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 5 eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 cups diced ham
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Garnish

  • 3 Tablespoons sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375° F (190° C) to prepare for baking the quiche.
  2. Blind bake the crust: Place the deep-dish frozen pie crust on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Once baked, remove from oven and allow to cool slightly but keep it on the baking sheet for stability.
  3. Sauté the onion: In a sauté pan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of salted butter. Add the finely diced yellow onion and cook for about 4 minutes, or until translucent, stirring occasionally to avoid burning.
  4. Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic cloves and sauté for an additional 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
  5. Prepare the egg mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, dried parsley, black pepper, salt, and garlic powder until fully combined and smooth.
  6. Assemble the filling: Spread the diced ham, shredded Monterey Jack, shredded cheddar cheese, and sautéed onion evenly over the pre-baked pie crust.
  7. Pour egg mixture: Carefully pour the prepared egg mixture into the pie crust over the ingredients, ensuring not to overfill the crust.
  8. Distribute evenly: Gently mix the filling with a spatula to evenly distribute the ingredients without scraping the crust or causing spills.
  9. Bake the quiche: Place the baking sheet with the quiche on the lower rack of the oven and bake for 35 to 45 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a knife into the center; it should come out clean.
  10. Protect crust edges: If the edges of the crust begin to darken too quickly, cover them with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
  11. Cool and serve: Remove the quiche from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve hot, warm, or chilled according to preference.
  12. Add garnish: Sprinkle the top of the quiche with sliced green onions for a fresh, flavorful finish.

Notes

  • Blind baking the crust prevents it from becoming soggy once the filling is added.
  • Use a sharp knife to check the quiche’s doneness for the best results.
  • Feel free to substitute ham with cooked bacon or sausage for a different flavor.
  • This quiche can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently in the oven or microwave.
  • The crust edges can be shielded with foil to avoid overbrowning during baking.

Keywords: Ham Quiche, savory quiche, breakfast quiche, baked egg pie, Monterey Jack cheese quiche, cheddar cheese quiche

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