Ham And Cheese Quiche




Ingredients

1/2 (14.1-oz.) package refrigerated piecrusts


3 large eggs


1 1/2 cups half-and-half


2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives


2 tsp. Dijon mustard


1/2 tsp. kosher salt


1/2 tsp. black pepper


1 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese (4 oz.)


8 oz. diced ham


Directions

Par-bake the crust:

Preheat oven to 375°F. Unroll piecrust and fit into a 9-inch pie plate according to package directions; fold edges under, and crimp.

Line dough with parchment paper and fill with pie weights.

Bake at 375°F for 15 minutes. Carefully remove pie weights and paper; pierce bottom of dough several times with a fork. Bake until bottom of crust just starts to brown, about 5 minutes.

Make egg mixture:

Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Whisk eggs in a large bowl until well blended. Whisk in half-and-half, chives, mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Fill pie crust:

Arrange cheese and ham in pie crust.

Pour egg mixture into crust.

Place pie plate on a baking sheet.

Bake quiche:

Bake until almost set and center of quiche wobbles slightly, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from oven and cool for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

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