Description
This Mississippi Sin Quiche Recipe is a rich and savory dish featuring diced ham, creamy cheeses, and a hint of spice all baked into a flaky deep-dish crust. It’s the ultimate comfort meal that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup diced ham
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 green onion, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon hot sauce
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 9-inch deep-dish pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F and allow it to fully preheat while you prepare the rest of the ingredients for even baking.
- Cook the Ham: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the diced ham for about 3 to 5 minutes. This step helps remove excess moisture and gives the ham a lightly browned, smoky flavor.
- Mix the Base Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the warm ham with the cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Stir until the cream cheese melts into the mixture, creating a creamy and savory base.
- Layer the Quiche: Spread the ham mixture evenly into the bottom of your pie crust. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over it, then scatter the chopped green onion across the top.
- Whisk the Custard: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, sour cream, and heavy cream until the mixture is smooth and uniform. Carefully pour this custard over the ham and cheese layers in the pie crust.
- Bake the Quiche: Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any spills and bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes. The quiche is done when the center is set and the top turns golden brown. Let it cool for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing so it sets properly.
Notes
- To make this dish gluten-free, use a certified gluten-free pie crust and double-check ingredient labels, especially for Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce.
- You can also add sautéed vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers, or spinach for extra nutrition—just cook and drain them well to avoid a watery filling.
- The quiche can be made the night before and stored in the fridge, making it a perfect make-ahead brunch item.
- Reheat in the oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of quiche)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 165mg