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QUICK AND EASY HAM AND CHEDDAR QUICHE

April 13, 2020 by Lovoni +

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When I say Quick and Easy Ham and Cheddar Quiche takes five minutes to throw together, I’m not exaggerating. A sheet of ready-made pastry, diced ham, grated cheese, cream, eggs and a little nutmeg; 35 minutes in the oven and you’re done.

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QUICK AND EASY HAM AND CHEDDAR QUICHE

Most nights dinner in my house is pretty low-key and rustic. Often my whole day involves cooking, food styling, taking pics of food or writing recipes so when it comes to dinner, if we’re not having something I’ve made earlier for work, then I’m all about simple. Quick and Easy Ham and Cheese Quiche is a perfect example.

QUICK AND EASY HAM AND CHEDDAR QUICHE
QUICK AND EASY HAM AND CHEDDAR QUICHE

Once you have the proportions right in a quiche – as in egg to cream ratio, then you can switch-up the ingredients up and create your own combinations. Mushroom. Goat cheese, roasted pepper and thyme. Leek and parmesan are just a few variations. The trick is not to overload the quiche with too much filling and to keep the ration of eggs to cream the same: one-half cup of cream to one egg and one-half cup of cheese. No matter the flavor, I usually add a little nutmeg to the mix because cream, eggs and cheese love nutmeg.

QUICK AND EASY HAM AND CHEDDAR QUICHE
QUICK AND EASY HAM AND CHEDDAR QUICHE

This is the classic Quiche Lorraine – ham (or bacon) and cheese. Left with ham after Easter (or any of the other holidays requiring ham), this is good recipe to use up those leftovers. Make your own pastry if you feel inclined but I opted for store-bought, ready-made puff pastry. Use what takes your fancy but keep things simple. More time for binge-watching Netflix.

Cheers, Lovoni xo

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QUICK AND EASY HAM AND CHEDDAR QUICHE

With only a handful of ingredients, this quiche recipe, similar the French, Quiche Lorraine, comes together so fast. Make it, then think about other variations and create your own flavor combinations. It’s also a good way to use up a little extra ham. I serve this with a simple salad of baby lettuce dressed in olive oil and balsamic.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time4 hrs 40 mins
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: French
Servings: 8
Calories: 417kcal
Author: Lovoni

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish

Ingredients

US Customary – Metric
  • 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry 8 oz/226g, thawed according to package directions
  • a little flour for dusting
  • 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • pinch of nutmeg
  • sea salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup chopped ham
  • garden salad for serving, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch (23cm) glass pie dish.
  • Roll the pastry on a little dusted counter until it’s just large enough to cover the base and side of the pie dish. Place the pastry into the dish, gently pressing it up the side of the dish. Tuck any overhanging pastry inside the dish.
  • Whisk together the cream, eggs, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle half the cheese over the pastry. Scatter the ham over the cheese. Carefully pour in the cream mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake on the second bottom rack of the oven for 35 minutes until the top is golden and the filling is set.
  • Remove from the oven to wire rack; let cool. The quiche becomes firm as it cools. Serve a little warm but the filling will be very soft. Or let cool completely and serve at room temperature. Put the quiche into the fridge for an hour or two before serving. Serve with salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 368mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 816IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Amy says

    September 18, 2020 at 11:40 am

    Absolutely beautiful! I can’t wait to try this!

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I'm Lovoni - an Aussie living abroad for the last 21 years. Working in food media, I'm a cookbook author; food stylist; cookery teacher & I had a TV food show when I lived in Canada. As a certified nutritionist I believe in nourishment not punishment & love pastry, good wine & afternoon teas. Full of wanderlust, I'm always on the lookout for my next adventure...

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