Description
This quiche transforms the rich, cheesy flavors of the Mississippi Sin dip into a delightful pie. Featuring diced ham, cream cheese, cheddar, and a hint of spice, it’s baked in a flaky crust for a dish that’s satisfying and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup diced ham
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp sour cream
- 1/4 tsp hot sauce
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 (9-inch) deep-dish pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook Ham: Heat ham in a skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes to remove excess moisture. Set aside.
- Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add the cooked ham and stir until evenly combined.
- Assemble Quiche:
- Place the ham mixture into the pie crust.
- Sprinkle with half the shredded cheddar and the green onions.
- Mix Custard: In the same bowl, whisk together eggs, sour cream, and heavy cream until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour & Top: Pour the egg mixture over the ham filling. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Place the quiche in the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
- Cool & Serve: Allow the quiche to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm.
Notes
- Make-Ahead: Assemble and refrigerate the unbaked quiche for up to a day or bake and freeze for longer storage.
- Customization: Add cooked vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~300
- Calories: ~120mg
- Sugar: ~2g
- Sodium: ~400mg
- Fat: ~24g
- Saturated Fat: ~12g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~12g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~12g