Creamy Ham Quiche Lorraine with Coleslaw Side recipe

Name: Creamy Ham Quiche Lorraine with Coleslaw Side
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 Pastry Case; 4 Eggs; 200ml Single Cream; 150g Ham; 15g Butter; 1 clove Garlic; 75g Cheddar Cheese; 200g Coleslaw; 1 pinch Salt; 1 pinch Black Pepper

A rich, savoury quiche with a silky egg and cream filling, studded with ham and baked until golden. Served with crisp coleslaw, it makes a satisfying lunch or light dinner.

55 min · Medium · French Jump to method

Creamy Ham Quiche Lorraine with Coleslaw Side

Ingredients

4 servings

1 Pastry Case
4 Eggs
200ml Single Cream
150g Ham
15g Butter
1 clove Garlic
75g Cheddar Cheese
200g Coleslaw
1 pinch Salt
1 pinch Black Pepper

Nutrition	Per serving
Calories	578 kcal
Protein	17.5 g
Carbohydrates	30 g
Fat	41 g
Saturated fat	17 g
Fibre	2.2 g
Sugar	4.8 g
Sodium	620 mg

Why this works

Rich and filling, this quiche is high in energy, saturated fat and sodium, with moderate protein and relatively low fibre.

Protein from eggs, ham and cheese. Provides a moderate amount of protein to support satiety and muscle maintenance.

High saturated fat. Single cream, butter and cheddar contribute a substantial saturated fat load, which may not suit heart-health-focused diets.

Sodium from ham and added salt. The ham and seasoning increase sodium, and the coleslaw may add more depending on the brand or dressing.

Method

Preheat the oven to 190°C (Fan 170°C, 374°F, Gas Mark 5). Place the pastry case on a baking tray.
Melt the butter in a small pan and gently soften the garlic for 1 minute, then leave to cool slightly.
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and single cream until smooth. Stir in the ham and the softened garlic, then season with salt and black pepper if using.
Pour the filling into the pastry case and bake for 30–35 minutes, until the centre is just set and the top is lightly golden.
Leave the quiche to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm with the coleslaw on the side.

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