Servings: 6
Take away the fuss of a crust, and a quiche makes a perfect weeknight dinner: quick and delicious. The basic batter is a snap to make, and depending on what you add to it, the variations are endless. You can also bake mini quiches as hors d’oeuvres.
Put the cornstarch in a medium bowl. Whisking steadily, slowly pour in 1/2 cup of the milk, mixing until quite smooth. Whisk in the whole eggs and egg yolks, mixing again until smooth, and then gradually whisk in the rest of the milk, the cream, salt, and cayenne.
Butter or oil a 2-quart, 7×11-inch Pyrex dish or an 8×11-inch ceramic gratin dish. Spread the ham and mushroom mixture over the bottom of the pan. Scatter on the Gruyère and chives.
Whisk the batter in case it has settled and then pour it into the baking dish. Bake until the top is deep golden and the custard is set (insert a pick in the center to check; it should be softly set, neither liquid nor firm), 25 to 30 minutes. Let stand for 30 minutes before serving.
Make Ahead Tips
The batter can be made up to one day ahead and refrigerated, covered.
Excellent. It was a hit with friends. I had some delish smoked ham from my local CSA that was delicious. The custard was good.
I have been making this for years. Great recipe. The quiche is less eggy and more rich and custard-like than many people are used to. Worth trying if you haven't before.
Just great. I have a diabetic son and the prospect of no crust was too good to pass by. What made it was the custard - it was smooth and comforting! Changed nothing except doubled it and put it in a 13x9x2 pyrex dish.
Yummy recipe!!! Just a suggestion, if you want to make it a bit more high-end for guests, use instead jamon iberico de bellota - aka pata negra or black hoof-. Iberico has a strong and delicious flavor,I buy mine from BuyJamon.comBuyJamon.com the market place for iberico ham.
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