Ham, Spinach & Three Cheese Quiche with a Quick No-Pre-Bake Pastry.
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Serves: 6-8
 
This quiche recipe is absolutely amazing, and the base does not require blind pre-baking. Gypsey ham, sinach and three cheeses make for an unforgettable quiche.
Ingredients
For the Filling
  • 100g Ham, roughly chopped
  • 150g Cooked and chopped spinach
  • 6 Spring onions, cut into rounds, sauteed
  • 150g Mixed cheddar, feta and parmesan
  • ¼ Cup chopped parsley
  • ¼ Tsp Ground nutmeg
  • 250ml / 1 Cup Milk
  • 1 Medium onion, chopped, sauteed
  • 3 Eggs, beaten
For the Pastry
  • 100g Cake flour
  • 100g Grated cheddar
  • 100g Butter, melted
  • ¼ Tsp Mustard powder
Instructions
For the Filling
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk, feta, cheddar, and parmesan. Pour in the chopped ham, cooked spinach, onion and spring onion.
  2. Add the parsely and the nutmeg and stir these in.
  3. Pour in the eggs and stir everything until well combined.
For the Pastry
  1. Add the flour and the cheddar to a mixing bowl. Pour in the melted butter and stir this until a dough comes together.
To make up and bake the quiche
  1. Transfer the dough to a heatproof quiche dish, or pan and press it into the dish as evenly as possible. You can check the evenness by holding the base up to light.
  2. Spoon the filling into the pastry and bake the quiche in a preheated oven at 180c or 350f for 45 minutes.
  3. Remove the quiche from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. The quiche can also be served cold, and will keep for a few days covered in your refrigerator.
Recipe by Whats4Chow at https://whats4chow.com/2014/07/28/ham-spinach-three-cheese-quiche-with-a-quick-no-pre-bake-pastry/