Description
Mississippi sin quiche blends Southern comfort with creamy, cheesy goodness for a hearty brunch delight. Rich flavors and flaky crust create a memorable meal that satisfies deep hunger and regional culinary traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup (237 ml) cooked ham, diced
- 1 cup (237 ml) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup (118 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (118 ml) sour cream
- ½ cup (118 ml) cream cheese, softened
- 1 pre-made pie crust (or homemade crust)
- ¼ cup (59 ml) green onions, sliced
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Position pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish, meticulously crimping edges and perforating bottom with fork to prevent potential bubbling.
- Oven Configuration: Center oven rack and preheat to 375F (190C), partially prebaking crust for 10 minutes to establish a robust foundational layer.
- Custard Blending: Whisk eggs, heavy cream, sour cream, and cream cheese in a large bowl until achieving a luxuriously smooth and integrated texture.
- Flavor Infusion: Gently incorporate diced ham, shredded cheddar, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, creating a harmonious flavor profile throughout the mixture.
- Filling Distribution: Pour the seasoned mixture into the prebaked crust, ensuring an even and consistent spread across the pie dish.
- Baking Process: Bake for 35-40 minutes until the surface transforms to a rich golden hue and the center becomes completely set, with minimal movement when gently nudged.
- Resting and Serving: Allow quiche to stabilize for 10 minutes post-baking, facilitating precise cutting and optimal texture before slicing into elegant wedges and serving at warm or room temperature.
Notes
- Prevent Soggy Crust: Brush the partially baked pie crust with beaten egg white before adding filling to create a protective barrier that keeps the bottom crisp and prevents moisture absorption.
- Temperature Precision: Use an instant-read thermometer to check the quiche’s internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C), ensuring eggs are fully cooked and safe to consume while maintaining a creamy texture.
- Customize Protein Options: Swap ham with cooked bacon, shredded chicken, or vegetarian alternatives like roasted vegetables to accommodate different dietary preferences without compromising the quiche’s rich flavor profile.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Prepare the quiche up to 24 hours in advance, refrigerate unbaked, and add 5-10 extra minutes to baking time when ready to serve, making it perfect for meal prep or entertaining guests with minimal last-minute preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg