Ham and Swiss Cheese Quiche is a classic quiche recipe that can make a delicious breakfast or lunch meal. This dish combines a cheesy egg custard with pieces of ham and cheese in a flaky pastry crust. To make this delicious quiche, you will need a pre-made 9-inch pastry crust, butter, eggs, cream, ham, swiss cheese, Dijon mustard, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
Ingredients:
- 1 9-inch pre-made pastry crust
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup cubed ham
- 1 cup shredded swiss cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- pinch of nutmeg
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Place pastry crust in a 9-inch pie pan. Brush the melted butter over the crust.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, mustard, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir in ham and cheese.
- Pour the egg mixture into the pastry crust. Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until center is set and top is lightly browned.
- Let the quiche cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
- To freeze the quiche, wrap the cooled quiche in plastic wrap and foil. Freeze for up to 2 months.
- When ready to serve, preheat oven to 350°F. Unwrap the quiche, place on a baking sheet, and bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until center is set and top is lightly browned.
- Let the quiche cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
- Enjoy!