Ham and Gruyere Quiche with Leeks

This quiche, rich with ham, Gruyere Cheese, and Leeks will make any breakfast, lunch, or dinner shine.

I have always loved quiche. There’s something so delectable about rich creamy egg in a butter pie shell. Add in some ham, cheese, and leeks, and you’ve got a delicious breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Yes, you can have quiche anytime of the day, though the French probably wouldn’t have it for breakfast. It’s delicious on its own but even better with a butter lettuce salad on the side.

A few years ago, I broke down and bought a real quiche pan, but you can use a regular pie plate. It really makes no difference, though the quiche pan will allow you to serve it on a platter which is kinda nice for a celebratory brunch.

This quiche features three great ingredients, besides the eggs and cream: diced ham, sautéed leeks, and shredded Gruyere cheese. Combined they make a delightful filling.

Honestly, I call this MOM Food at my house since I’ve had picky kids from time to time. Who wants to throw pearls to swine, er, I mean, good quiche to kids who will just pick at it. Well, may wonders never cease. I now need to make two quiche, particularly of this variety. My kids devoured this one in a matter of minutes. And some people were mad at the others for “eating it all”.

I’d call it a winner in my book.

Bonus: This recipe can be frozen prior to baking! Yay! Lie the filled pie shell on a rack in the freezer. Make sure it’s level. Once it’s frozen solid, wrap it tightly in foil and return it to the freezer. (I’ve never frozen it in the quiche pan, only in pie plates, so I can’t yet advise you on that.)

Tools I use for this recipe:

• Box cheese grater
• Wire whisk
• Rubber spatula
• nonstick skillet
• Ergo Chef chef”>
• nonstick quiche pan

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Ham and Gruyere Quiche with Leeks

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

40 mins

 

This quiche, rich with ham, Gruyere Cheese, and Leeks will make any breakfast, lunch, or dinner shine.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: French

Keyword: ham quiche, quiche recipe

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 265 kcal

Author: Jessica Fisher

Ingredients

• 1 batch Gramma John's Pie Crust
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 leek sliced
• fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped ham
• 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
• 1 cup half and half
• 3 eggs beaten

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Place a pie or quiche pan on a small baking sheet to make it easier to handle. Lay the prepared pie crust into the quiche pan and trim the edges.
2. Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet. Add the leeks and saute 5 minutes until tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3. Lay the ham in the bottom of the prepared pie shell. Sprinkle the leeks over the ham. Sprinkle the cheese over the leeks.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the half and half and eggs. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour this mixture over the cheese and ham in the pie shell. (This is the point at which you would freeze it, if making it in advance. Lay on a rack in the freezer until firm. Wrap tightly with foil and return to the freezer.)

5. Bake the quiche for 30 to 40 minutes or until set and golden. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Recipe Notes

(If baking from frozen, add five or ten minutes to your baking time.)

Nutrition Facts

Ham and Gruyere Quiche with Leeks

Amount Per Serving

Calories 265 Calories from Fat 171

% Daily Value*

Fat 19g29%

Saturated Fat 9g56%

Cholesterol 100mg33%

Sodium 296mg13%

Potassium 131mg4%

Carbohydrates 13g4%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 11g22%

Vitamin A 489IU10%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 215mg22%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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