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Classic French Swiss Cheese and Ham Quiche

A perfect quiche is the crown jewel of any brunch table. This delightful French classic features a light, creamy egg custard filled with savory ham and melted Swiss cheese, all nestled in a flaky pie crust.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 260
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 prepared 9-inch pie crust
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Swiss cheese
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup diced ham
  • 1 ¼ cups half-and-half
  • ¼ cup finely diced onion
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. If using a refrigerated pie crust, let it come to room temperature according to package directions, then unroll and place in a 9-inch pie dish, crimping the edges.
  3. Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded Swiss cheese evenly across the bottom of the pie crust.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and half-and-half until well combined.
  5. Add the diced ham, onion, salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using) to the egg mixture and stir well.
  6. Pour the egg mixture over the cheese in the pie crust.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of Swiss cheese on top.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  9. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 35-40 minutes more, or until the center is set and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
  10. Allow the quiche to stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 12gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 377mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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