Ina Garten Ham and Cheese Quiche Recipe
Love a cozy, cheesy bite? This Ina Garten Ham and Cheese Quiche recipe is your new go-to. It's creamy, fluffy and packed with smoky ham.
Ingredients
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup diced cooked ham smoky flavor shines
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream or half-and-half for lighter
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg tiny pinch for warmth
- 1 tablespoon butter for sautéing
Instructions
1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup diced cooked ham (smoky flavor shines)
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 large eggs
1 ½ cups heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter)
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon nutmeg (tiny pinch for warmth)
- 1 tablespoon butter (for sautéing)
Preheat and Prep Crust
- Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Fit pie crust into dish. Crimp edges. Poke bottom with fork.
Sauté the Ham and Onion
- Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add diced ham and onion. Cook 4-5 minutes until soft and golden.
Scatter Fillings in Crust
- Sprinkle ham-onion mix evenly in crust. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
Whisk the Custard Filling
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Pour slowly over fillings.
Bake to Golden Perfection
- Place on baking sheet. Bake 35-40 minutes until puffed and set. Center should not jiggle much.
Cool and Serve
- Let rest 10 minutes. Slice warm. Enjoy the melty goodness!
Notes
- Use room-temp eggs for smooth custard.
- Blind-bake crust 10 mins with weights to avoid sogginess.
- Swap ham for bacon or turkey for variety.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for veggie boost.
- Gruyere cheese amps up nutty flavor.
- Make mini quiches in muffin tins for parties.