Ham and mushroom quiche
This classic ham and mushroom quiche includes egg and cheese for a delicious protein-filled lunch or dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
 | 3 eggs |
 | 200 g of sliced fresh mushrooms (about 1/2 cup) |
 | 1 deep dish pie crust |
 | 200 g of chopped chunks of ham (1/2 cup) |
 | 1 cup of shredded cheese (emmental, gruyère or cheddar) |
Spices, herbs and ingredients for flavor:
 | 3/4 cup of heavy cream or crème fraïche |
 | 1 tablespoon of olive oil |
 | 1/2 cup of 2% milk |
 | 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder |
 | Pinch of salt and pepper |
How to make this ham and mushroom quiche
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (375°F).
- Place the pie crust on a baking tray and pierce it lightly all over with a fork.
- Whisk the eggs, milk, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and garlic powder together in a large bowl.
- Clean and chop the mushrooms and ham into small pieces.
- Sauté the mushrooms in olive oil for a few minutes.
- Remove the mushrooms from the heat.
- Fill the pie crust with the ham and mushrooms.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the filling.
- Bake for about 35 minutes, until the top is golden brown.
- Serve warm.
The traditional ham and mushroom quiche is one of those classic French dishes that never fails to impress. If you are tired of boring ol’ pizza, this quiche is one that you are going to love.
The first reason is its versatility. Ham and mushroom quiche is a dish that can be served at any time of the day, for example at breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
It’s perfect for brunch or a light dinner with a side salad. The combination of ham and mushrooms in the quiche makes it a hearty choice for a quick and easy meal.
Additionally, the ingredients in the quiche are all quite simple that you are likely to have at home. The saltiness of the ham, the earthy flavor of the mushrooms, and the creamy richness of the egg and cheese filling all work together to create a truly delicious dish.
With just a few basic ingredients, you can create a delicious meal in no time at all!
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 deep dish pie crust
- 3 eggs
- 200 g of chopped chunks of ham
- 3/4 cup of crème fraïche or heavy cream
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 1 cup of shredded cheese eg. emmental, gruyère or cheddar
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 200 g of sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven at 180C (375F).
- Place the pie crust on a baking pan and pierce lightly all over with a fork (around 2 inches apart).
- Beat the eggs, milk, and heavy cream in a large bowl with the salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Clean the mushrooms and chop them into small pieces, along with the ham.
- Cook the mushrooms in a frying pan for a few minutes along with the olive oil.
- Remove the mushrooms from the stove.
- Place the ham and mushrooms into the pie crust, and top off evenly with the egg mixture.
- Place in the oven for 35 minutes or until the top crust is browned.
- Serve while warm.
Nutrition
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.
What to serve with it?
You can serve this ham and mushroom quiche with a salad such as this greek salad with feta and cherry tomatoes or a spinach caesar salad.
You can also serve it with a soup like this homemade carrot soup or this mushroom potato soup.
How to store it?
You can prepare this ham and mushroom quiche at least a day in advance. Wait for it to cool to room temperature before putting it in an airtight glass container in the fridge.
You can also freeze the quiche mixture and use an already frozen crust before filling, so that it won’t absorb as much moisture.
