To make a quiche, start with a pie crust which you roll out and press into a pie plate. Blind bake the crust by covering it with parchment paper and pie weights and baking it until the edges look dry. For the filling, whisk together eggs with cream, milk, salt, and pepper. Stir in your choice of fillings like ham, cheese, and green onions. Pour the filling into the partially baked crust and bake again until the filling is puffed and fully set. Let cool before slicing and serving. Here is a summarized step-by-step guideline:
- Roll out pie dough to fit a 9-inch pie plate, trim and crimp edges, then freeze for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Blind bake the crust using parchment and weights for about 10-12 minutes, then remove weights and bake another 6-8 minutes.
- Reduce oven to 350°F.
- Whisk together 6 eggs, ½ cup heavy cream, ½ cup milk, salt, and pepper.
- Add ¾ cup diced ham, ¾ cup shredded cheese, and sliced green onions (or any other preferred fillings).
- Pour the filling into the crust and bake for 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle remaining ham and cheese on top and bake for another 20-25 minutes until set.
- Cool for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
This basic quiche can be adapted with different proteins, vegetables, herbs, and cheeses as desired.
