Ham, Spinach & Three Cheese Quiche with a Quick No-Pre-Bake Pastry.
Author: Whats4Chow
Recipe type: Quiche
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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
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk, feta, cheddar, and parmesan. Pour in the chopped ham, cooked spinach, onion and spring onion.
- Add the parsely and the nutmeg and stir these in.
- Pour in the eggs and stir everything until well combined.
For the Pastry
- 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
- 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.
- Spoon the filling into the pastry and bake the quiche in a preheated oven at 180c or 350f for 45 minutes.
- 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.
