broccoli and ham quiche with cheese recipe

Sure! Here’s a delicious recipe for a Broccoli and Ham Quiche with Cheese.

Ingredients:

• For the crust:
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
  • 3-4 tablespoons ice water
• For the filling:
  • 1 cup cooked ham, diced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets, cooked and chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or your favorite)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups half-and-half (or whole milk for a lighter quiche)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the crust:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
2. Add the butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough begins to come together.
4. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

2. Preheat the oven:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

3. Roll out the crust:

1. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to fit a 9-inch pie dish.
2. Transfer the dough to the pie dish, trim any excess, and crimp the edges.
3. Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans.
4. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove the weights and parchment and bake for another 5 minutes until the crust is lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

4. Prepare the filling:

1. Sprinkle the diced ham, chopped broccoli, and shredded cheese evenly over the bottom of the pre-baked crust.

5. Make the custard:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using) until well combined.
2. Pour the egg mixture over the ham, broccoli, and cheese in the crust.

6. Bake the quiche:

1. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown.
2. If the crust starts to brown too quickly, cover the edges with foil.

7. Cool and serve:

1. Allow the quiche to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
2. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Enjoy your homemade Broccoli and Ham Quiche with Cheese!