Western Omelet Quiche Recipe
Indulge in the deliciousness of a Western Omelet Quiche, a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the best of both worlds – omelets and quiche. Perfect for brunch or a cozy dinner, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 quiche (8 servings) 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Pie Shell:
- 1 9 inch deep dish pie shell
Vegetable Mixture:
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 2 Tbsp butter
Filling:
- 4 oz smoked ham, chopped and divided
- 1 1/2 cups colby jack or cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp ground mustard
- Preheat and Prepare Pie Shell: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Prick the bottom of a frozen pie shell using a fork. Bake for 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Cook Vegetables: In a small skillet, melt the butter. Cook the sliced green onion, green pepper, and red pepper until softened, around 2-3 minutes.
- Layer Ingredients: Layer half of the ham and half of the shredded cheese on the bottom of the par-baked pie shell.
- Prepare Custard: Whisk together the heavy cream, eggs, and seasonings until fully combined. Add the cooked vegetables to the custard.
- Assemble Quiche: Pour half of the custard over the first layer of ham and cheese, then repeat with ham, cheese, and custard.
- Bake: Place the quiche on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Lower the oven temperature to 350°F and continue baking for an additional 30-40 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Rest the quiche on a cooling rack for at least 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
Keywords: Western Omelet Quiche, Omelet Quiche, Brunch Recipe, Quiche Recipe