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Ham and Cheddar Quiche

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Resting 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 unbaked pie crust for a deep 9-inch pie dish
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups diced cooked ham
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Fit the crust into a deep 9-inch pie dish at least 2 inches deep and crimp the edges. Set on a rimmed baking sheet.
  3. Line with parchment and fill with pie weights. Bake for 15 minutes; remove weights and parchment and bake another 5 minutes until the bottom looks dry.
  4. Let the crust cool slightly. Keep the oven at 375°F.
  5. Whisk 5 large eggs, 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup whole milk, 1 tablespoon Dijon, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl.
  6. Stir in 1½ cups ham in ½-inch cubes, 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar, and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions.
  7. Pour filling into the crust, leaving 1/4 inch below the rim. If any filling remains, bake separately in a greased ramekin rather than overfilling.
  8. Bake for about 40-50 minutes until the center reaches 165°F and has only a gentle wobble. Cover the crust edges if browning too quickly.
  9. Cool at least 15-20 minutes before slicing to let filling set.
  10. Serve warm or at room temperature with a side salad.

Notes

Equipment: deep 9-inch pie dish, rimmed baking sheet, pie weights, instant-read thermometer.
Serving size: one 8th of the recipe.