Ham and Cheese Quiche: A Classic Savory Pie Made Simple
A ham and cheese quiche is one of those timeless dishes that feels equally at home at breakfast, brunch, lunch, or even a light dinner. It combines a buttery crust, a silky egg custard, savory ham, and melted cheese into a comforting baked pie that’s both elegant and easy to prepare once you understand the method.
Below is a clear, step-by-step guide to making a homemade ham and cheese quiche from scratch.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the crust (or use store-bought)
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
- 3–5 tablespoons ice water
For the filling
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version)
- 1 cup cooked ham (diced or chopped)
- 1 to 1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or Gruyère work well)
- ½ small onion (optional, finely chopped)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of nutmeg or mustard powder for depth of flavor
Step 1: Prepare the Crust
If you’re making your crust from scratch, start here:
- In a bowl, mix flour and salt.
- Add cold butter cubes and rub them into the flour using your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Slowly add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough just comes together.
- Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Why this matters: Keeping the butter cold ensures a flaky crust once baked.
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