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QUiCHE lOrrainE
Serves 4-6
INGREDIENTS
1 sheet shortcrust pastry
4 thick slices ham, finely
diced
1 tbsp butter
1 white onion, finely chopped
3 eggs, well beaten
1½ cup full cream milk
Salt & pepper, to taste
1 tbsp chopped mixed herbs
1½ cups grated cheddar
cheese
1 tbsp plain flour
1. Preheat oven to 160°C. Line a lightly buttered
flan or pie dish with the pastry, trim to size.
2. Melt the butter in a small pan, sauté the onion until
softened, adding the ham for a minute or two.
3. In a large bowl, beat together the milk and
eggs using the Hand Mixer on speed 6. Stir in
the salt, pepper, herbs, ham and onion.
4. Toss together the cheese and flour (this helps
incorporate the cheese into the milk and egg
mixture), then stir into egg mixture, mixing
thoroughly.
5. Spoon into the prepared pastry case, ensuring
cheese and ham are evenly distributed.
6. Bake for 35 - 45 minutes or until filling has
firmed and a knife inserted into the mixture
comes out clean. If crust is browning too
quickly, cover the edges with some foil.
7. Leave for 10 minutes before serving. Serve at
room temperature or allow to cool.
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