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Quiche Recipe

Delicious Quiche Recipe for an Effortless Brunch Delight

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This delightful quiche recipe is a versatile canvas for culinary expression, perfect for brunch gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 pie crust Pie Crust Store-bought for time saving
For the Custard Filling
  • 6 large Large Eggs Adjust if using different egg sizes
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Cream Substitute with half & half for a lighter taste
  • 0.5 cup Whole Milk Can be replaced with more half & half
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Essential for a well-seasoned custard
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Adjust according to your taste preference
For the Add-ins
  • 1 cup Shredded Gruyère Cheese Cheddar or Swiss are excellent substitutes
  • 1 cup Diced Ham Ensure it’s dry to avoid a soggy filling
  • 2 Green Onions Thinly sliced for freshness

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie plate
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Parchment Paper
  • Pie weights or dried beans

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. Start by rolling out your dough on a lightly floured surface until it’s about 1/8 inch thick. Fit the dough into a 9-inch pie plate, trimming excess. Freeze for 20 minutes to prevent shrinking.
  2. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line crust with parchment and fill with pie weights. Blind bake for 10-12 minutes, then remove weights and bake for another 6-8 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely.
  3. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, whole milk, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  4. Stir in diced ham, shredded Gruyère cheese, and green onions into the custard mixture until evenly distributed.
  5. Pour filling into cooled pie crust and bake for 30 minutes until puffed and edges are lightly browned.
  6. Sprinkle reserved ham and cheese over top, bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until the center is set and golden.
  7. Allow quiche to cool for 30 minutes before slicing. Garnish with additional green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 16gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 180mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Choose fresh ingredients for best flavor. Avoid sogginess by ensuring ingredients are dry. Bake carefully to prevent overcooking and let cool before slicing.

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