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Cheese, Ham and Potato Quiche
Cheese, Ham and Potato Quiche with a homemade buttery crust, and delicious hearty filling, a fantastic brunch recipe for Spring. The rocket salad/arugula adds a nice touch of colour and freshness, making this potato quiche a lovely choice for your Easter menu. Easy to make, a big win with the whole family.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Chilling Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 1 quiche
Calories: 2319 kcal
Course:
Brunch
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
For the pastry
- 200 g plain flour
- 100 g butter
- 2-3 tablespoon cold water
For the filling
- 2 medium potatoes
- ½ cup cubed cow's cheese or feta cheese
- ½ cup cubes ham
- a handful of arugula/rocket salad
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup double cream
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- To make the pastry, start by cutting the chilled butter into cubes, then add it to the sifted flour.
- Rub the flour and butter gently with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs.
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of cold water, and knead gently so that the dough can come together nicely - it should not stick to the hands.
- Cover with clingfilm and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Dust some flour onto the work surface, and use a rolling pin to roll the dough into a circle.
- Spread it over a quiche/tart dish, making sure the edges of the dish are covered by dough too, not just the bottom.
- Cover the crust with kitchen foil, then fill it with any pulses you have around: lentils, rice, etc If you have baking ceramic balls, even better.
- Bake in the pre-heated oven at 180 degrees Celsius (360 Fahrenheit) for 15 minutes, then remove the foil and pulses, and bake for a further 5 minutes until cooked through.
- While the shortcrust pastry is in the oven, we can peel and dice the potatoes, and boil them in salted water until tender.
- To make the filling, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt, add the milk and cream and whisk well to combine.
- When the pastry is ready, add the cooked potatoes, cubed or crumbled cheese,arugula, and ham, then pour over the egg mixture ( see picture no 5).
- Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the quiche is set and golden.
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Notes
- Click on the US Customary link (underneath the ingredient list) to see the measurements displayed in cups and ounces.
- The servings can be adjusted by clicking the number next to Servings.
Nutrition Information
Calories
2319kcal
(116%)
Carbohydrates
215g
(72%)
Protein
67g
(134%)
Fat
134g
(206%)
Saturated Fat
81g
(405%)
Cholesterol
727mg
(242%)
Sodium
2515mg
(105%)
Potassium
2266mg
(65%)
Fiber
16g
(64%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
4264IU
(85%)
Vitamin C
49mg
(54%)
Calcium
708mg
(71%)
Iron
25mg
(139%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1quiche
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2319
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 2319kcal | 116% |
| Carbohydrates | 215g | 72% |
| Protein | 67g | 134% |
| Fat | 134g | 206% |
| Saturated Fat | 81g | 405% |
| Cholesterol | 727mg | 242% |
| Sodium | 2515mg | 105% |
| Potassium | 2266mg | 48% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 4264IU | 85% |
| Vitamin C | 49mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 708mg | 71% |
| Iron | 25mg | 139% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.