What should I make for dinner tonight? This might just be the number one question that we ask ourselves almost daily over here.
Then you have come to the right place, we have rounded up 15 recipe ham and spinach quiche that we have shared over the years.
Plus, there is such a variety of flavours in these recipes, so you are sure to find something for you. Most of these recipes are quick and easy ones made especially for busy weeknights.
15 Recipe Ham And Spinach Quiche
Spinach, Ham, and Cheddar Quiche
Ham Spinach Quiche
Ham, Swiss and Spinach Quiche
Ham and Cheese Quiche
Spinach and Ham Quiche
Ham and Spinach Quiche
Ham and Spinach Quiche
Ham, Cheese and Spinach Quiche
Cheesy Ham Spinach Quiche
Spinach, Ham, and Gruyère Quiche
Crustless Spinach Quiche
Ham and Spinach Quiche
Ham, Spinach & Mushroom Quiche
Ham and Spinach Quiche
Should spinach be cooked before adding to quiche?
To give fresh spinach a softer texture, you can cook it first before adding it to the quiche. This guarantees the spinach is soft when your quiche is finished cooking. It also allows you to cook the spinach with other ingredients, which may give it more flavor.
Why is my spinach quiche watery?
The custard relies on the coagulation of the proteins in the eggs to “set” or firm the filling. If too much dairy is added to the eggs, there will not be enough proteins to set the mixture and the result will be a very soft, almost runny quiche.
What kind of cheese is best for quiche?
Cheese: Some favorites include feta cheese, goat cheese, cheddar cheese, white cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, and gruyere. Add-Ins: Add up to 2 cups add-ins including vegetables and meat/seafood. Most quiche add-ins should be pre-cooked and can still be warm when mixing into the egg filling.
How do you make a quiche without a soggy crust?
Remove extra moisture from the filling ingredients: Thoroughly cook any vegetables you add to the filling to avoid moisture which will destroy your bottom crust. This is the #1 reason for soggy crusts. Blind bake your crust: Baking your pie crust without the filling is the surest way to ensure a flaky golden crust.
Can you use fresh spinach instead of frozen in a quiche?
The fresh spinach has a bigger flavor and chewier presence in the quiche than chopped frozen spinach would. Feel free to substitute frozen, if you like. And if you want to make your own crust, you could do worse than the recipe I used for this Bacon and Leek Quiche.
What do you saute spinach with?
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and shallots and saute until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the spinach by the handful and toss with tongs until it wilts, 3 to 5 minutes. Season the spinach with salt and pepper.
Can I use milk instead of cream in my quiche?
The simplest way to reduce the amount of fat and calories in your quiche is actually to eliminate the heavy cream and replace it with a healthier substitute. One swap is to use whole milk for the heavy cream, which will still provide a rich, creamy flavor but without all of the extra calories and fat (via Desert).
What is the secret to a good quiche?
The number one trick to a good quiche is the perfectly fluffy egg filling. If you set aside add-ins and cheese (which we’ll get to later), quiche is basically just egg and milk. Figuring out your proportions couldn’t be simpler – for each egg you use, you need half a cup of milk.
Why is my quiche like scrambled egg?
Using too many eggs in the custard.
The best quiche consists of a custard that’s the perfect ratio between eggs and milk. Using too many eggs in the custard results in a quiche that rubbery and too firm when baked, while not using enough will prevent the custard from setting.
Do you need to blind bake a quiche crust?
Blind bake the crust!
This avoids the soggy bottom problem by making the crust perfectly firm before you add the filling. This is important for a custard pie like a quiche because the filling is so wet. If you don’t blind bake, you’ll get soggy bottom crust for sure (we did).
Why is quiche called Lorraine?
The word ‘quiche’ comes from the German word kuchen, meaning cake. Thus quiche is a savoury cake, and Lorraine is a rather new name for a region that, under Germanic rule, was called the Kingdom of Lothringen.
What temperature should a quiche be cooked to?
The custard in a quiche is done between 165°F and 185°F (74°C and 85°C), with some variation coming into temp based mostly on preference. A fast and accurate Thermapen® is perfect for the job, and will help you make perfect quiche the first time around.