How to Make Quiche - A Step-by-Step Guide

Quiche is a classic French dish that has become popular around the world. It is a savory tart filled with a mixture of eggs, milk, cheese, and various fillings such as vegetables, meats, and seafood. Quiche can be served hot or cold and makes for a delicious breakfast, brunch, lunch, or light dinner. It is a versatile dish that can be customized to suit your taste preferences and is a great way to use up leftover ingredients in your fridge.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups shredded Swiss cheese
  • 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust, frozen
  • ½ cup cooked ham, diced
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground dry mustard
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch quiche

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C.)
  • Toss shredded cheese and flour together in a medium bowl. Sprinkle mixture onto frozen pie crust. Add diced ham on top of cheese.
  • Combine eggs, milk, salt, and dry mustard in a medium bowl. Beat until smooth and pour over cheese and ham.
  • Place foil around the edges of the crust to protect it from burning.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown, about 1 hour. A knife inserted into the center of the quiche should come out clean.
  • Garnish with parsley and pimento peppers before serving.
  • Nutrition

    260 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 96mg
    • Sodium: 377mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 211mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 138mg