Description
Mississippi sin quiche blends creamy Southern flavors with hearty ingredients for a delightful brunch classic. Rich cheese, ham, and green onions create a comforting meal that satisfies southern comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) cooked ham, diced
- 1 cup (240 ml) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
- ½ cup (120 ml) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (60 ml) green onions, sliced
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 pre-made pie crust (or homemade crust if preferred)
Instructions
- Pie Crust Preparation: Delicately position the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, crafting elegant edges and perforating the base with a fork to prevent unwanted air pockets.
- Crust Transformation: Blind bake the crust at 375F (190C) for 10 minutes, establishing a crisp, golden foundation that resists moisture infiltration.
- Custard Composition: Whisk eggs, heavy cream, sour cream, and cream cheese into a velvety emulsion, ensuring a smooth, homogeneous texture that promises culinary sophistication.
- Flavor Symphony: Integrate diced ham, shredded cheddar, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika, creating a harmonious blend of smoky, sharp, and aromatic notes.
- Seasoning Finesse: Calibrate the mixture with salt and pepper, orchestrating a balanced flavor profile that tantalizes the palate.
- Filling Distribution: Carefully pour the creamy mixture into the pre-baked crust, achieving an even landscape of savory potential.
- Culinary Alchemy: Bake at 375F (190C) for 35-40 minutes, allowing the quiche to transform into a perfectly set, golden-crowned delicacy that passes the clean-knife test.
- Resting and Revelation: Allow the quiche to settle for 10 minutes post-baking, enabling the custard to stabilize and promising clean, precise slices that showcase the intricate layers of flavor.
- Serving Elegance: Present the quiche warm or at room temperature, inviting guests to experience a multi-dimensional gastronomic journey.
Notes
- Prevent Soggy Crust: Blind bake the pie crust for 10 minutes to create a barrier against moisture, ensuring a crisp and flaky foundation.
- Achieve Creamy Consistency: Whisk eggs, cream, and cheese thoroughly to avoid lumps and create a smooth, silky custard base that sets perfectly.
- Balance Flavor Complexity: Use a blend of spices like garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika to elevate the quiche’s taste profile without overwhelming the delicate ingredients.
- Let It Rest: Allow the quiche to sit for 10 minutes after baking, which helps the custard set and makes slicing cleaner and more precise.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 260 mg