Quick Quiche: Ham, Cheese & Onion

This quick quiche offers a wonderfully practical solution for a complete meal, ready in around 30 minutes. Our no-fuss approach means you can effortlessly assemble and bake a flavourful dish, perfect for those evenings when time is of the essence but you refuse to compromise on taste. The delightful combination of savoury ham, melting cheese, and subtly sweet onions creates a balanced profile that satisfies the palate without demanding extensive preparation. It’s a beloved classic, thoughtfully reinterpreted for speed, whilst retaining all its comforting appeal.

Quick Overview

• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 18-20 minutes
• Difficulty: Easy
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 roll of ready-rolled shortcrust pastry
• 3 large eggs
• 6.8 fl oz (200ml) double cream
• 1.7 fl oz (50ml) whole milk
• 3.5 oz (100g) diced cooked ham
• 3.5 oz (100g) grated Emmental or Gruyère cheese
• ½ small golden onion (or 1 shallot), finely chopped
• 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• A pinch of nutmeg

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (Gas Mark 6). Unroll the shortcrust pastry and line a 20-22 cm (8-9 inch) tart tin, then prick the base all over with a fork.
2. Finely chop the onion and sauté it in a frying pan with the olive oil over a medium heat for 3-4 minutes, until it’s soft and translucent.
3. Evenly spread the diced cooked ham and grated cheese over the base of the pastry, then scatter over the sautéed onion.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with the double cream, milk, a pinch of salt, freshly ground black pepper, and the nutmeg.
5. Gently pour the liquid mixture over the solid ingredients in the tart tin, ensuring everything is well distributed.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the surface of the quiche is golden and the filling appears firm in the centre.

Serving & Leftovers

Allow the quiche to cool for at least 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving; this allows the filling to set properly. Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days and gently reheated.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients and portions.

One Last Thing

Incorporating dependable recipes like this into your weekly repertoire provides a reliable touchstone. Knowing you can count on a delicious, quick quiche makes meal planning less daunting and transforms cooking into a more serene and enjoyable activity, promoting balanced routines.