Ina Garten Ham and Cheese Quiche Recipe
If you love easy comfort food, this Ina Garten Ham and Cheese Quiche Recipe is a perfect choice.
Ingredients
- 1 prepared pie crust
- 1 cup cooked ham diced
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon butter for greasing
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly butter the pie dish to prevent sticking.
Prepare the Crust
- Place pie crust into the dish. Press gently and crimp edges if needed.
Add Ham
- Spread diced ham evenly over the bottom of the crust.
Add Cheese
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the ham layer.
Mix Eggs
- Crack eggs into a bowl. Whisk until yolks and whites combine smoothly.
Add Cream and Milk
- Pour cream and milk into eggs. Whisk gently until smooth.
Season the Mixture
- Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir lightly to blend flavors.
Pour Filling
- Slowly pour egg mixture over ham and cheese in the crust.
Bake the Quiche
- Place dish in oven. Bake for forty minutes until center sets.
Cool Slightly
- Remove quiche from oven. Let rest ten minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use good-quality cheese for better flavor.
- Do not overbake or the quiche may dry out.
- Let quiche rest before cutting for clean slices.
- Use leftover ham to save time.
- Add herbs like chives for extra freshness.