Description
Mediterranean-inspired quiche delivers a symphony of flavors from France’s culinary heartland. Rich eggs, buttery pastry, and herbed vegetables create a luxurious morning experience you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup grated aged gouda
- ½ cup diced country ham
- 3 new potatoes, sliced ¼-inch thick (about 1 ½ cups)
- 1 homemade or store-bought 9-inch pie crust
- 1 green onion, chopped
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- ¾ cup half-and-half
- Vegetable oil (for poaching and sautéing)
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch kosher salt
- 2 to 3 cups dried beans (for pie weights)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 350°F (177°C), ensuring an even temperature for optimal baking.
- Sauté diced country ham in a medium skillet with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium heat until it turns golden and develops a crispy texture.
- Gently cook sliced potatoes in vegetable oil over low heat until they become tender and easily pierced with a fork. Carefully drain and set aside.
- Carefully line a 9-inch pie pan with the pie crust, using a fork to create small perforations across the surface to prevent air bubbles.
- Implement blind baking technique by covering the crust with parchment paper and filling with dried beans as pie weights. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove beans and parchment carefully.
- Create the custard base by whisking eggs, half-and-half, kosher salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl until the mixture becomes completely smooth and uniform.
- Construct the quiche layers by spreading cooked potatoes across the pre-baked crust, followed by browned ham and half of the grated gouda cheese.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients, ensuring complete coverage of the ham and potatoes.
- Garnish the top with remaining gouda cheese and chopped green onions for added flavor and visual appeal.
- Bake the quiche on the bottom oven rack for 35 to 40 minutes, watching for a golden top and a center that is just set but not liquid.
- Allow the quiche to rest for 10 minutes after removing from the oven, which helps the filling stabilize and makes slicing easier.
Notes
- Streamline morning preparation by chopping ingredients and blind baking the crust the night before, ensuring a stress-free cooking experience.
- Discover the magic of resting the quiche for 10 minutes after baking, allowing the custard to set perfectly and creating clean, beautiful slices.
- Transform this dish from simple breakfast to stunning brunch centerpiece by garnishing with fresh green onions that add a vibrant, zesty punch.
- Explore the rich flavor journey created by country ham’s smoky essence and gouda’s nutty complexity, elevating the quiche beyond ordinary egg dishes.
- Embrace the versatility of this recipe by swapping cheeses while maintaining a creamy, meltable texture that complements the hearty potato and ham base.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg