French Country Quiche

A savory and creamy quiche baked in a flaky crust, filled with smoky ham, Swiss cheese, and delicate seasonings, served with a crisp green salad.

• Prep: 25 min
• Cook: 55 min
• Total: 1 hr 20 min
• Servings: 5
• Cuisine: French
• Difficulty: Medium
• Cost: $3.49/serving

Dietary

• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Low-Sugar
• High-Protein

Tags

• comfort food
• bake
• savory
• classic

Ingredients

• 1 pie crust (9 inch, unbaked)
• 0.5 pound cooked ham (diced)
• 1 cup Swiss cheese (shredded)
• 4 eggs (large)
• 1.5 cup heavy cream
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.13 teaspoon nutmeg (ground)
• 6 cup mixed greens
• 3 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Press the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate.
2. Scatter the diced cooked ham and shredded Swiss cheese evenly over the bottom of the pie crust.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the large eggs, heavy cream, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and ground nutmeg until well combined.
4. Carefully pour the egg mixture over the ham and cheese in the pie crust.
5. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown. A knife inserted near the center should come out clean. Let the quiche cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
6. While the quiche bakes, prepare the mixed green salad. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Dijon mustard, and red wine vinegar for a simple vinaigrette. Toss with the mixed greens.
7. Serve warm slices of French Country Quiche with a side of the mixed green salad.

Notes

Quiche is very versatile! You can substitute other cooked proteins like bacon or sausage, or add vegetables like sautéed spinach or mushrooms.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 720
• Protein: 28.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 30 g
• Fat: 55 g
• Fiber: 2.5 g
• Sodium: 890 mg
• Saturated Fat: 25 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Cholesterol: 260 mg