Ham and Cheese Quiche with a Twist

Ham and Cheese Quiche with a Twist
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Rest Time 10 mins
Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 375  F
Servings: 8
Estimated Cost: 15
Calories: 390
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

Turn leftover ham into a creamy, cheesy quiche with caramelised onion and a touch of Dijon mustard. This easy ham and cheese quiche is perfect for lunch, brunch or a simple family dinner

Ingredients
  • 1 refrigerated 9-inch pie crust
  • 1 ½ cups cooked ham, diced
  • 1 ¼ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped, plus extra for serving
Instructions
  1. 1
    Prepare the crust

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Fit the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and prick the bottom lightly with a fork. Line with parchment paper and pie weights. Bake for 10 minutes, remove the weights and parchment, then bake for another 3–5 minutes.

  2. 2
    Caramelise the onion

    Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onion and cook for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden.

  3. 3
    Add the filling

    Spread the caramelised onion over the bottom of the partially baked crust. Top evenly with the diced ham and shredded cheddar.

  4. 4
    Make the custard

    Whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper and nutmeg. Stir in the chopped chives.

  5. 5
    Assemble

    Slowly pour the egg mixture over the ham and cheese. Gently shake the dish to help the custard settle evenly throughout the filling.

  6. 6
    Bake

    Bake for 35–45 minutes, until the edges are set and the centre has only a slight wobble. Cover the crust edges loosely with foil if they begin to brown too quickly.

  7. 7
    Rest and serve

    Remove from the oven and allow the quiche to rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing. Garnish with additional fresh chives if desired.

Note

You may not need additional salt because both ham and cheddar can be quite salty.

Dice the leftover ham into relatively small pieces for even distribution.

Gruyère or Swiss cheese can replace some or all of the cheddar.

For a lighter version, replace the heavy cream with additional whole milk.

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days.

The quiche can also be frozen for 2–3 months.

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