Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups (187g)
- Unsalted butter, cold and cubed: 1 cup (227g)
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Ice water: 1/4 cup (60ml)
Filling:
- Eggs: 8 large
- Milk: 1 cup (240ml)
- Heavy cream: 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Salt and black pepper: To taste
- Cheddar cheese, grated: 1 1/2 cups (187g)
- Ham, cooked and diced: 1 cup (150g)
- Green bell pepper, diced: 1/2 cup (60g)
- Onion, diced: 1/2 cup (60g)
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 25-30 minutes
Difficulty Level: 2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Make the crust: In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the cubed butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the ice water gradually, one tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough just comes together. Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a 12-inch (30cm) circle. Transfer the dough to a 9-inch (23cm) pie plate and trim the edges.
- Prick the dough: Use a fork to prick the bottom of the crust all over. This will prevent the dough from puffing up during baking.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Stir in the cheddar cheese, ham, green bell pepper, and onion.
- Pour the filling into the crust: Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown.
- Let cool: Let the quiche cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 15g
Dish Characteristics:
- Flaky and buttery crust
- Creamy and flavorful filling
- Versatile dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner
- Can be customized with different fillings
User Comments:
- "This quiche was absolutely delicious! The crust was perfect and the filling was so rich and flavorful."
- "I love that this quiche is so easy to make. It's a great way to use up leftover ingredients."
- "The whole family loved this quiche. It's definitely going to become a regular in our meal rotation."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use cold ingredients to make the crust, as this will help to prevent the butter from melting too quickly and make the crust tough.
- Be careful not to overmix the dough, as this will also make the crust tough.
- If you don't have heavy cream, you can substitute milk. However, the quiche will be slightly less rich.
- You can customize the filling of this quiche to your liking. Some other popular ingredients include bacon, sausage, vegetables, and cheese.
