Best Leek And Cheese Quiche Recipes

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HAM, LEEK, AND THREE-CHEESE QUICHE



Ham, Leek, and Three-Cheese Quiche image

Categories     Cheese     Egg     Pork     Vegetable     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Super Bowl     Dinner     Lunch     Ham     Fall     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 round of refrigerated pie dough for a 9-inch pie (from a 15-oz package; not a preshaped frozen pie shell)
3/4 lb leeks (about 3 medium; white and pale green parts only)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 lb thinly sliced smoked ham
3 oz Gruyère, coarsely grated (1 cup)
3 oz Italian Fontina, coarsely grated (1 cup)
3 oz whole-milk mozzarella, coarsely grated (1 cup)
3 large eggs
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 3/4 cups crème fraîche (from two 8-oz containers)
Special Equipment
a 9-inch pie plate (4-cup capacity)

Steps:

  • Prebake pie dough in pie plate according to package instructions, then remove from oven and reduce temperature to 350°F.
  • Meanwhile, halve leeks lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces, then wash well in a bowl of cold water, agitating leeks. Lift out and drain leeks in a colander and pat dry. Melt butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately low heat and cook leeks, stirring occasionally, until very tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Line warm pie shell with sliced ham, overlapping layers as necessary to cover bottom and side of pie shell completely. Toss cheeses together and sprinkle evenly into pie shell (do not pack cheese), then spread leeks evenly on top of cheese. Whisk together eggs, nutmeg, and pepper until combined well, then whisk in crème fraîche until smooth.
  • Carefully pour half of custard on top of pie filling, gently moving cheese with a spoon to help custard disperse evenly. Slowly add remaining custard in same manner. Cover pie loosely with foil, gently folding edges over crust (keep foil from touching top of cheese mixture) and transfer to a baking sheet.
  • Bake until center of filling is puffed and set (center will be slightly wobbly but not liquid), about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours. Cool on a rack at least 20 to 30 minutes before serving (filling will continue to set as it cools). Serve warm or at room temperature.

GOAT CHEESE AND LEEK QUICHE



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Best brunch quiche ever. Serve with fresh green salad.

Provided by Allyson

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Quiche

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (9 inch) frozen single pie crust, thawed
3 leeks - white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise, and sliced
3 eggs
½ cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 ounces soft goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prick pie crust all over with a fork; place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 15 minutes. Remove crust and set aside to cool slightly; reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees (190 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and simmer leeks just until tender, about 7 minutes; drain thoroughly.
  • Whisk eggs, heavy cream, milk, chives, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Spread leeks evenly over bottom of pie crust; dot with goat cheese. Pour egg mixture over leeks.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until puffed, lightly browned, and a sharp knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Remove to cool until warm or room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 129.3 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 361.3 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

LEEK AND CHEESE QUICHE



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A fairly fast, surprisingly good quiche -- even quiche-doubters will like it!

Provided by MIZDEEGZ

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Quiche

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
2 cups sliced leeks
1 (9 inch) frozen pie crust, thawed
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
¼ cup grated Romano cheese
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 ¾ cups heavy cream
1 tomato, thinly sliced
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the leeks until tender. Spread evenly over the bottom of the pie crust.
  • In a bowl, toss together the Swiss cheese, Romano cheese, and flour. Spread over the leeks.
  • In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs and heavy cream. Pour over the cheese layer in the pie crust. Top with the tomato slices, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C), and continue baking 30 minutes, until the crust is lightly browned and a knife inserted in the center of the quiche comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 203.9 mg, Fat 39.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 21.4 g, Sodium 358.6 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

LEEK AND GOAT CHEESE QUICHE



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The recipe is from America's Test Kitchen, with some minor modifications made by me (highlighted in italics). Goat cheese should be fairly easy to find in any decent supermarket. I found the best value for it at a warehouse club, where they were charging less for a pound of it than a normal grocery store charged for half the amount. Make sure to wash leeks thoroughly, as they can be gritty.

Provided by Columbus Foodie

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 55m

Yield 1 quiche, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium leeks, washed thoroughly and sliced thinly
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
3/4 cup whole milk
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 pinch fresh grated nutmeg
4 ounces mild goat cheese, crumbled
1 (9 inch) partially baked pie crusts, baked until light golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes (warm)

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to center position and heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Sauté white parts leeks in butter over medium heat until soft, 10-15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk all remaining ingredients except goat cheese in medium bowl.
  • Spread goat cheese and leeks evenly over bottom of warm pie shell and set shell on oven rack.
  • Pour in custard mixture to 1/2-inch below crust rim.
  • Bake until lightly golden brown and a knife blade inserted about one inch from the edge comes out clean, and center feels set but soft like gelatin, 32 to 35 minutes.
  • Transfer quiche to rack to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.9, Fat 34.7, SaturatedFat 17.3, Cholesterol 209.3, Sodium 503, Carbohydrate 21.1, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.5, Protein 11

LEEK AND GOAT CHEESE QUICHE



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Categories     Egg     Bake     Vegetarian

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium leeks , washed thoroughly and cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 2 cups)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
3/4 cup whole milk
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
pinch fresh grated nutmeg
4 ounces mild goat cheese broken into 1/2-inch pieces
1 9- inch partially baked pie shell (warm), baked until light golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes, see related recipe

Steps:

  • 1. 1. Adjust oven rack to center position and heat oven to 375 degrees. Sauté white parts leeks in butter over medium heat until soft, 5-7 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk all remaining ingredients except goat cheese in medium bowl. 2. 2. Spread goat cheese and leeks evenly over bottom of warm pie shell and set shell on oven rack. Pour in custard mixture to 1/2-inch below crust rim. Bake until lightly golden brown and a knife blade inserted about one inch from the edge comes out clean, and center feels set but soft like gelatin, 32 to 35 minutes. Transfer quiche to rack to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.

LEEK, BACON AND GOATS CHEESE QUICHE



Leek, bacon and goats cheese quiche image

Simple and delicious quiche ideal with a salad

Provided by Joanna Lucy Brown

Time 50m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

250g shortcrust pastry (or ready rolled out if you prefer)
3 eggs
3 leeks, white and tender green parts, halved lengthwise sliced thinly
100g bacon bits
1 goats cheese log (150g)
20cl crème fraîche
10cl milk
Pepper
Salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven at 180C (th.6). Place baking parchment with extended paper above the edges of the tin or grease a tin (I used a square tin).
  • Fry the bacon bits until crispy and the leeks until they are soft.
  • Lay the pastry over the tin and using your finger, press the pastry into the edges and up the side of the tin and prick the base all over with a fork.
  • Slice the goats cheese into thin slices and place some on the pastry then all of the leek and bacon mix and then finish the top with the goats cheese slices decorating them as you wish.
  • In a bowl beat eggs, crème fraîche and milk and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place in the oven and cook for 25 to 30 mins.

HAM, LEEK, AND THREE-CHEESE QUICHE



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Make and share this Ham, Leek, and Three-Cheese Quiche recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Breakfast

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (15 ounce) package pie dough
3/4 lb leek (about 3 medium, white and pale green parts only)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 lb thinly sliced smoked ham
3 ounces gruyere, coarsely grated (1 cup)
3 ounces italian fontina, coarsely grated (1 cup)
3 ounces whole milk mozzarella, coarsely grated (1 cup)
3 large eggs
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 3/4 cups creme fraiche (from two 8-oz containers)

Steps:

  • Prebake pie dough in pie plate according to package instructions, then remove from oven and reduce temperature to 350°F.
  • Meanwhile, halve leeks lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces, then wash well in a bowl of cold water, agitating leeks.
  • Lift out and drain leeks in a colander and pat dry. Melt butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately low heat and cook leeks, stirring occasionally, until very tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Line warm pie shell with sliced ham, overlapping layers as necessary to cover bottom and side of pie shell completely. Toss cheeses together and sprinkle evenly into pie shell (do not pack cheese), then spread leeks evenly on top of cheese.
  • Whisk together eggs, nutmeg, and pepper until combined well, then whisk in crème fraîche until smooth.
  • Carefully pour half of custard on top of pie filling, gently moving cheese with a spoon to help custard disperse evenly.
  • Slowly add remaining custard in same manner. Cover pie loosely with foil, gently folding edges over crust (keep foil from touching top of cheese mixture) and transfer to a baking sheet.
  • Bake until center of filling is puffed and set (center will be slightly wobbly but not liquid), about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours. Cool on a rack at least 20 to 30 minutes before serving (filling will continue to set as it cools). Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 655.3, Fat 51.4, SaturatedFat 24.5, Cholesterol 200.7, Sodium 745.2, Carbohydrate 30.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 2.3, Protein 18.7

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