Indulge in the harmonious blend of flavors with our Ham, Asparagus, and Mushroom Quiche recipe. Each creamy slice boasts savory ham, tender asparagus spears, and earthy mushrooms nestled in a flaky homemade shortcrust pastry. Perfect for brunch gatherings or a cozy dinner, this quiche is sure to become a new family favorite!On measuring: All recipes are developed and tested in metric grams. I have provided a conversion to US customary (based on this Baking Conversion and Measurement Chart) in the recipe but I strongly recommend using a digital scale for a more accurate result.
1homemade shortcrust pastry or store-bought pie shell(all-butter pie dough)
Filling
75gasparagus stalkschopped into 1/2 inch pieces
75gmushroomschopped into 1/2 inch pieces
48g(2 tbsps)buttersalted or unsalted
250gshredded cheeseI used cheddar but you can also use monterey jack or Swiss Cheese
100gcubed hamchopped into about 1/2-inch cubes
100g(2 large)eggsweight is without shell
salt & pepper to tastesee notes
100mlheavy cream/ double cream
Instructions
Quiche Crust (Shortcrust Pastry)
Homemade Quiche Crust/ Shortcrust Pastry or store-bought. Prepare and bake the crust as per recipe instructions.Leave the crust to cool while you make the filling.
1 homemade shortcrust pastry or store-bought pie shell
Filling
Preheat oven to 350°F/ (177°C) (no fan). Measure, prep, and slice the necessary ingredients.
Lightly grease a medium pan with butter. Add the asparagus and mushrooms and cook over medium heat for a few minutes until the asparagus stalks have softened and the mushrooms have cooked slightly.
Sprinkle the ham and half of the cheese onto the base of the quiche crust. Then add the asparagus and mushrooms on top.
250g shredded cheese, 100g cubed ham
In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, eggs, salt, and pepper together until combined. Pour into the quiche crust, making sure the whole surface is covered. Then sprinkle over the rest of the cheese. Optional: Add the top of asparagus stalks for decoration.
100g (2 large) eggs, 100ml heavy cream/ double cream, salt & pepper to taste
Bake the quiche for 32-35 minutes or until the center is just about set and the pastry has browned a little.
Let it cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving. Can be eaten warm or at room temperature. Best served with salad on the side!
Notes
Salt. Reduce or leave out salt if your add-ins and cheese are particularly salty.Storage. Good for 2-3 days in the fridge.