{"id":1176,"date":"2025-02-12T17:01:13","date_gmt":"2025-02-12T17:01:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/12\/smoked-ham-and-cheese-quiche\/"},"modified":"2025-02-12T17:01:14","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T17:01:14","slug":"smoked-ham-and-cheese-quiche","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/12\/smoked-ham-and-cheese-quiche\/","title":{"rendered":"Smoked Ham and Cheese Quiche"},"content":{"rendered":"

Delicious Smoked Ham and Cheese Quiche<\/h1>\n

Indulge in the comforting, savory delight of this Smoked Ham and Cheese Quiche. It’s the perfect dish for a cozy brunch or a family dinner, featuring a flaky homemade crust, creamy filling, and the rich flavors of smoked ham and aged cheese complemented by a hint of fresh herbs. Follow this recipe to bring a taste of gourmet elegance right to your dining table.<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/h2>\n

For the Pastry Crust:<\/strong>
\n– 1 1\/4 cups all-purpose flour
\n– 1\/4 teaspoon salt
\n– 1\/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
\n– 3-4 tablespoons ice water<\/p>\n

For the Filling:<\/strong>
\n– 1 tablespoon olive oil
\n– 1 medium onion, finely chopped
\n– 1 cup smoked ham, diced
\n– 1 cup grated Gruy\u00e8re or cheddar cheese
\n– 4 large eggs
\n– 1 1\/4 cups half-and-half or whole milk
\n– 1\/4 teaspoon salt
\n– 1\/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
\n– 1\/4 teaspoon nutmeg
\n– 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
\n– 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped<\/p>\n

Preparation Stages<\/h2>\n

Step 1: Prepare the Pastry Crust<\/h3>\n
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  1. Combine Dry Ingredients<\/strong>: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 1\/4 cups of all-purpose flour and 1\/4 teaspoon of salt.<\/li>\n
  2. Cut in Butter<\/strong>: Add 1\/2 cup of diced unsalted butter. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.<\/li>\n
  3. Add Ice Water<\/strong>: Gradually add 3-4 tablespoons of ice water, mixing until the dough just comes together.<\/li>\n
  4. Chill Dough<\/strong>: Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Step 2: Prepare the Filling<\/h3>\n
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    1. Saut\u00e9 Onions and Ham<\/strong>: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and saut\u00e9 until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the diced smoked ham and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.<\/li>\n
    2. Preheat Oven<\/strong>: Preheat your oven to 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Step 3: Assemble the Quiche<\/h3>\n
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      1. Roll Out Dough<\/strong>: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer the dough to a 9-inch tart pan, gently pressing it into the bottom and sides. Trim excess dough and prick the bottom with a fork.<\/li>\n
      2. Blind Bake the Crust<\/strong>: Line the pastry with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove the weights and paper, and bake for another 5 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.<\/li>\n
      3. Prepare Egg Mixture<\/strong>: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 1 1\/4 cups of half-and-half, 1\/4 teaspoon salt, 1\/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1\/4 teaspoon nutmeg.<\/li>\n
      4. Assemble Quiche Filling<\/strong>: Spread the onion and ham mixture evenly over the crust. Sprinkle the grated cheese on top, then pour the egg mixture over the filling. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh chives and parsley.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Step 4: Bake the Quiche<\/h3>\n
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        1. Bake the Quiche<\/strong>: Place the quiche in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean.<\/li>\n
        2. Cool and Serve<\/strong>: Allow the quiche to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. This will help the filling set and make it easier to slice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Recipe Summary<\/h2>\n

          Preparation Time<\/strong>: 20 minutes (plus 30 minutes for chilling)
          \nCooking Time<\/strong>: 50 minutes
          \nTotal Time<\/strong>: 1 hour 40 minutes <\/p>\n

          Calorie Count<\/strong>: Approximately 320 calories per serving (serves 8)<\/p>\n

          This Smoked Ham and Cheese Quiche is a delightful combination of rich, savory flavors wrapped in a buttery crust, ideal for any occasion. Enjoy it warm or at room temperature for an irresistible, satisfying meal that will have guests coming back for seconds!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Delicious Smoked Ham and Cheese Quiche Indulge in the comforting, savory delight of this Smoked Ham and Cheese Quiche. It’s the perfect dish for a cozy brunch or a family dinner, featuring a flaky homemade crust, creamy filling, and the rich flavors of smoked ham and aged cheese complemented by a hint of fresh herbs. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1175,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[72],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1176","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-breakfast"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/image-90.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1176","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1176"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1176\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1177,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1176\/revisions\/1177"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1175"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1176"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1176"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1176"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}