Easy and delicious, this ham and cheese quiche recipe with green peas, carrot, and zucchini is perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. Swiss cheese and ham combine in a classic quiche filling, packed with fresh spring vegetables—a meal the whole family will love!
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Ingredients list for the ham and cheese quiche
- 1 shortcrust pastry sheet
- 1/2 cup green peas
- 1 carrot, cut into small cubes
- 1/2 zucchini, cut into thin strips
- 1 cup cubed cooked ham
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup swiss cheese, grated
- Salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
- Parmesan, for garnish (optional)
- Arugula, for garnish (optional)
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Tips for the ham and cheese quiche recipe
- You can use bacon instead of ham if you prefer. It’s delicious too!
- Try a mini quiche variation as a starter to a dinner or serve them alone as a snack or buffet appetizers.
How and how long to keep the quiche leftovers?
You can keep the ham and cheese quiche leftovers for up to 3 days in an airtight container in your refrigerator. Reheat in the oven or the microwave.
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Directions
1. To make the ham and cheese quiche: Line a tart pan with the pastry sheet and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. After 1 hour, cover the pastry with foil or parchment paper and add dry beans or baking beads to prevent the dough from puffing. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
3. Blind bake the tart shell at 350°F (180°C) for 15 minutes. This will prevent the crust from getting soggy with the filling.
4. In the meantime, beat the eggs in a bowl then stir gently but thoroughly with milk, heavy cream, salt, pepper. Then add carrot, zucchini, and cheese.
5. Remove the tart shell from the oven and discard the foil. Line the bottom of the tart shell with ham and pour the eggs, milk, and vegetable mixture over.
6. Bake the ham and cheese quiche for 30-40 minutes, or until set (check doneness with the tip of a knife). Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving, or wait until completely cooled. You can garnish the quiche with additional parmesan and a few arugula leaves.
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