Ina Garten Ham And Cheese Quiche Recipe
The Ina Garten Ham And Cheese Quiche Recipe is creamy, rich and full of comfort flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust ready made or homemade
- 1 cup cooked ham chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
Prepare the crust
- Place the pie crust into the baking dish. Press gently and trim edges. Set aside while preparing the filling.
Preheat the oven
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). This helps the quiche cook evenly and gently.
Chop the ham
- Cut the cooked ham into small cubes. Keep pieces small for even flavor in each bite.
Grate the cheese
- Grate cheddar and Swiss cheese. Fresh cheese melts better and tastes more rich.
Mix eggs
- Crack eggs into a bowl. Whisk until smooth and light yellow.
Add cream and milk
- Pour heavy cream and milk into eggs. Whisk slowly until well mixed.
Season the mixture
- Add salt, pepper and nutmeg. Mix gently for even flavor.
Add butter
- Melt butter and mix into the egg mixture for extra richness.
Add ham and cheese
- Mix ham and cheese into the egg mixture. Stir gently.
Fill the crust
- Pour the mixture into the prepared crust slowly and evenly.
Bake the quiche
- Place dish in oven. Bake for 40 minutes until center is set.
Cool before cutting
- Let the quiche rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use smoked ham for deeper flavor
- Add spinach for a healthy twist
- Use mozzarella for softer cheese texture
- Add onions for extra sweetness
- Use whole milk if cream is not available
- Add mushrooms for earthy taste
- Use gluten-free crust if needed