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Western Omelet Quiche Recipe

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A delicious Western Omelet Quiche combining smoky ham, colorful bell peppers, and melted cheese in a creamy egg custard baked in a flaky pie crust. This savory quiche is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner.

Ingredients

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Pie and Dairy

  • 1 9 inch deep dish pie shell
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cup Colby Jack or cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 Tbsp butter

Vegetables

  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper

Protein

  • 4 oz smoked ham, chopped and divided
  • 6 large eggs

Seasonings

  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground mustard

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pie Shell: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Prick the bottom of the frozen pie shell with a fork to prevent bubbling, then bake it for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
  2. Sauté Vegetables: In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced green onion, chopped green bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes or until the vegetables soften. Remove from heat.
  3. Layer Ham and Cheese: In the par-baked pie shell, evenly layer half of the chopped ham and half of the shredded cheese on the bottom.
  4. Prepare Egg Custard: In a bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, eggs, garlic salt, black pepper, onion powder, and ground mustard until fully combined. Stir the sautéed vegetables into this custard mixture.
  5. Assemble Quiche: Pour half of the egg custard mixture over the ham and cheese layer in the pie shell. Then repeat with the remaining ham, cheese, and custard to fill the shell fully.
  6. Initial Bake: Place the filled pie shell on a baking sheet to catch any spills, then bake in the preheated oven at 375°F for 10 minutes.
  7. Lower Temperature and Continue Baking: Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 30-40 minutes, or until the quiche is set and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool Before Serving: Remove the quiche from the oven and let it rest on a cooling rack for at least 20 minutes to allow it to set properly before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Using a deep dish pie shell helps hold the thick filling without spilling.
  • The ground mustard adds subtle flavor depth but can be omitted if unavailable.
  • Letting the quiche rest after baking ensures cleaner slices and better texture.
  • Feel free to substitute Colby Jack with cheddar or your preferred cheese blend.
  • You can prepare the quiche a day ahead and reheat it gently before serving.

Keywords: Western Omelet Quiche, Ham and Cheese Quiche, Breakfast Quiche, Savory Pie, Brunch Recipe

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