This is not one of my unique recipes. This is not modern, edgy, or some innovative way to cut carbs. It is not a family recipe that has been passed down from Scotland.
This is plain ole’ quiche, the way my mother has made it my entire life. It is simple, delicious, and very, very normal.
Allow me to qualify: normal does not mean average! This quiche is still delicious, with a buttery, cheesy filling and lots of delicious goodies stirred in. It’s absolutely impressive enough to take to church brunch or your mother-in-law’s house for dinner. I am even serving it to a gender-non-conforming gay man tonight, so you know I trust it!
TOTALLY KIDDING. Not about my dinner guest, he’s my best friend, but about the idea that I think all gay men love quiche. That was there for humor, c’mon.
Moving on from that potentially regretful statement: This quiche is so easy, foolproof, and perfect to make ahead! Because it’s good warm, room temp, or chilled, quiche is the perfect thing to have in your back pocket. Well, the recipe in your back pocket, not the actual quiche. And with only a few ingredients (which you can totally play with and make your own), there’s no reason you can’t throw this together when your dinner plans fall through, or a surprise guest shows up for breakfast!
This is only one of the varieties I make, and I’ll often make two or three if I have a few people coming. That way everybody has something they like, or a couple things they like! And, I can have the leftovers in my lunchbox; no microwave needed.
Okay, I’m done talking up this quiche. Just make it.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 deep dish pie crust, unbaked (I use Pillsbury because I’m trash. Can I make one from scratch? Yes. But, like, why?)
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup light cream/ half & half (I have no idea if a non-dairy alternative would work here. Give it a shot and let me know if you don’t do dairy!)
- 1 cup swiss cheese
- 1.5 cups diced, cooked ham
- 1 package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp black pepper
TO PREPARE:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Take that thawed spinach and dump it in a colander. Take a rolling pin or potato masher and press press press! Get out all of the water and your aggression. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!
When you’re feeling nice and cathartic and covered in green water, move on to the eggs. Whisk the eggs, cream, thyme, and pepper in a bowl.
In the pie, layer the spinach, ham, and cheese. Pour the egg mixture over.
Bake for one hour! If you want it chilled, let it cool completely before you refrigerate. It’ll cut cleaner cold if that’s a goal of yours.
Enjoy!
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