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Spinach Ham Quiche Lorraine Slice on a Plate with Fork
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5 from 3 votes

Spinach Ham Quiche Lorraine

With its combination of smoky ham, nutty Gruyere cheese and creamy eggs custard, Spinach Ham Quiche Lorraine is a savory pie that introduces the classic French dish to your repertoire.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: 60 Minutes or Less, Breakfast, Mains
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Breakfast, Brunch, Eggs, Lunch, Mains, Pie, Pie Crust, Quiche, Tart
Servings: 8
Calories: 379kcal
Author: Eva Filer

Equipment

  • 9-in Pie Dish
  • Rolling Pin
  • Small Saucepan
  • Spatula
  • Medium Mixing Bowl
  • Cheese Grater
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons

Ingredients

  • 1 9- inch pie crust
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion minced
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 100 grams Gruyere cheese shredded
  • 1 cup ham diced small
  • 1 cup spinach stems removed and finely chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425F. If using our homemade pie crust, lightly flour a surface and roll dough out ⅛” thick, and lay the dough into a 9-inch pie dish leaving about ¾” overhang (check out our Homemade Pie Crust recipe here), fold the overhang so the pie edge stands up, then crimp the edges. Add parchment paper, pie weights and pre-bake for 5-10 minutes. If using store-bought, thaw pie crusts based on package instructions, and pre-bake the same way.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 325F.
  • Heat a small pan over medium heat then add olive oil and cook onion for 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, and sea salt until combined, then set aside,
  • Spread onion evenly on the bottom of the pie crust, then layer the rest of the quiche. Add half the cheese, ham, spinach on top of the onion, then pour the egg mixture over, and layer the remaining half of cheese, ham and spinach. If needed, get a fork and lightly press down the ingredients so they are mostly under the egg mixture.
  • Bake at 325F for about 45 minutes. The center should be set and lightly golden.

Notes

  • Pre-baking your crust for 5-10 minutes is crucial for avoiding a soggy texture.
  • Quiche Lorraine is traditionally made with Gruyere cheese, but cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Swiss are all delicious options.
  • Fresh herbs like thyme, parsley, and chives can be added to enhance flavor, as well as a pinch nutmeg or Dijon mustard.
  • Let your quiche cool for at least 15 minutes before serving, to allow it to set for easier slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 603mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1086IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 2mg
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