Ina Garten Ham and Cheese Quiche Recipe
The Ina Garten Ham and Cheese Quiche Recipe is rich, savory and perfect for breakfast or brunch. It combines creamy eggs, tender ham and melted cheese in a flaky pie crust.
Ingredients
- Pie crust – 1 store-bought or homemade
- Eggs – 4 large
- Milk – 1 cup
- Heavy cream – ½ cup
- Ham – 1 cup diced
- Gruyère or Swiss cheese – 1 cup shredded
- Salt – 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper – ½ teaspoon
- Nutmeg – ¼ teaspoon optional
- Butter – 1 tablespoon for greasing dish
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease the pie dish with butter to prevent sticking. Set aside while preparing the filling.
Prepare the Pie Crust
- If using store-bought crust, place it in the pie dish. Trim excess edges. Poke small holes with a fork to prevent bubbling during baking.
Dice the Ham and Shred Cheese
- Cut ham into small cubes. Shred cheese using a grater. Keep them ready to mix into the quiche filling.
Whisk Eggs, Milk, and Cream
- In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs, milk, heavy cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Mix until smooth and fully combined.
Assemble the Quiche
- Sprinkle diced ham evenly on the pie crust. Add shredded cheese on top. Pour the egg mixture gently over the ham and cheese.
Bake the Quiche
- Place the quiche in the oven. Bake for 35–40 minutes until filling is set and top is golden brown. Check with a knife; it should come out clean.
Cool Slightly Before Serving
- Remove quiche from oven. Let it cool for 10 minutes. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use a good-quality cheese like Gruyère for richer flavor.
- Let the quiche cool slightly before slicing to prevent filling from spilling.
- Use diced ham, not sliced, for even distribution.
- Poke holes in pie crust to avoid air bubbles.
- Whisk eggs and cream thoroughly for smooth filling.