Name: Cauliflower and Ham Crustless Quiche
Prep time: 130 min
Total time: 130 min
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: ½ head cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup chopped white onion, about 1 medium; 2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley; 4 ounce deli boiled ham, cut in 1/4-inch cubes; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened; 2 tbsp finely grated Parmesan cheese; 2 cups half-and-half; 2 large eggs; 2 large egg yolks; 1 tbsp all-purpose flour; ½ tsp kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 4 ounce grated Gruyere or Swiss cheese, about 1 cup

Food Network Kitchen's Cauliflower and Ham Crustless Quiche

Prep Time

2h 10 min

Yields

6 to 8 servings

This crustless quiche is packed with ham, eggs, cheese and veggies, all four coming together for the perfect breakfast or brunch companion.

ingredients

head cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets

tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

cup chopped white onion, about 1 medium

tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley

ounce deli boiled ham, cut in 1/4-inch cubes

tbsp unsalted butter, softened

tbsp finely grated Parmesan cheese

cups half-and-half

large eggs

large egg yolks

tbsp all-purpose flour

tsp kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

ounce grated Gruyere or Swiss cheese, about 1 cup

Ingredient Substitution Guide

directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add cauliflower florets and cook until very crisp tender, about 1 minute. Drain in colander and rinse with cold water. Shake off excess liquid.

Step 3

Heat the oil in a large skillet, over medium-high heat. Add the ham and the onions and cook until lightly brown, about 6 minutes. Add cauliflower and parsley and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 4

Brush a 9-inch glass or ceramic pie pan with the soft butter and evenly sprinkle the bottom of the pan with the grated parmesan Place pan on a baking sheet. Whisk the half-and-half, eggs, egg yolks and flour in large glass measuring cup. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Spread half the cauliflower mixture evenly in the pan, top with about half the cheese; repeat with remaining filling and cheese. Pour the custard over the fillings.

Step 5

Bake until the quiche is just set in the center, about 40 to 50 minutes. Cool on a rack before serving.

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