Description
This Pioneer Woman Quiche recipe is a classic and hearty dish perfect for any meal of the day. A buttery, flaky crust filled with a rich and creamy mixture of eggs, ham, cheese, and herbs, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups (177g) unbleached all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure)
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon (scant) salt
- 10 tablespoons (141g) unsalted butter (very cold, cut into small cubes)
- 2–4 tablespoons ice water
For the Filling:
- 5 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream (or half and half)
- 1 1/4 cups chopped ham
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or gruyere)
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- For the Crust: Mix flour, sugar, and salt together. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add ice water gradually until dough holds together. Chill dough, roll out, and place in pie pan.
- For the Filling: Beat eggs, then mix in cream, ham, cheese, onions, parsley, salt, and pepper. Pour into prepared crust.
- Bake at 350°F for 45-55 minutes until set. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the fillings by adding vegetables or different meats.
- Make sure the crust is well chilled before rolling out for best results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
Keywords: Pioneer Woman Quiche, Quiche recipe, homemade quiche, savory pie
