A BIG thank you to Arla Dofino for sponsoring this Ham & Smoked Gouda Quiche recipe post. Please know that the opinions in this post are my own.
We LOVE cheese in our family, and this Arla Dofino Smoked Gouda is positively wonderful! I also love that their cheeses are free of added hormones and preservatives.
I will admit, that breakfast is typically a meal we reserve for Sundays. With a family of six, mornings are usually pretty chaotic. We look forward to sitting around our table as a family on Sunday mornings to a nice warm breakfast. When I told my kids we were having quiche this morning, I think you could hear them cheer in the next county over!
I always make quiche on Christmas morning. It’s nice to make most of it ahead of time, then bake it while we are seeing what Santa left for us!
I’m not sure why I don’t make it more often, it’s really pretty simple, and the reviews are always stellar.
Smoked Gouda Cheese and smoked Virginia ham just seem to go hand in hand — I knew it would make a tasty quiche, and boy! Was I right!
You can use your own pie crust recipe, but I used a refrigerated pie crust I purchased at the store. Chopped up my ham, shallots and grated my cheese.
Whisked the eggs up with some Half & Half and seasonings, and poured it into the crust.
I don’t blind bake my crusts when I make quiche, but you most certainly can if you prefer the bottom that way.
My kitchen smelled heavenly while this was baking. I lost count at how many times my kids asked “Mmmmm! Can we eat it yet, Mom?”
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- 1 - pie crust, your own or store bought
- ½ cups shallots, chopped
- ½ pound smoked ham, chopped
- 1 cup Arla Dofino Smoked Gouda Cheese, shredded
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups Half & Half
- 2 teaspoons chives
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees, and line a 9 inch deep dish pie plate with a pie crust.
- Lay chopped shallots in the crust. Top with the chopped ham. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Whisk together eggs and Half & Half, whisk in the salt, sugar and chives. Pour over the top of the cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce oven to 300 degrees and bake for 30 minutes more.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before slicing.
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If you want another Quiche option (I am having BOTH of these on Christmas Morning) here is my other favorite Quiche Recipe:
If you make this recipe, I’d love to know! Snap a picture, share the photo on social media with the hashtag #AnAffairFromTheHeart – I’d love to see what you made! – Michaela
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/79516749646281364/ Oh my gosh – the Smokey Apple and Bacon Quesadillas with Smoked Gouda sounds simply divine. Quick, easy, and I bet that crunch and flavor are wonderful… need to make that one soon! 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
Doing this from my phone since my laptop randomly shutdown again. Not sure why it won’t let me do 5 stars. I plan to make this quiche and the quesadillas.
Firehouse Chili with Cornbread and Havarti Crust! This recipe looks so good to me! Love chili, cornbread and cheese. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/79516749646662209/
Gorgeous job with this quiche!
Yum, your recipe sounds fabulous! I think I need that firehouse chili recipe on their Pinterest page, http://www.pinterest.com/pin/79516749646662209/. I love the complement of cornbread, and of course cheese with the chili! 🙂 Hugs, Terra
I love this grilled cheese recipe. I have never tried grilled cheese with Gouda, sounds delish! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/79516749646662198/
I too would love to try their Firehouse Chili which looks so hearty and satisfying. Their serving idea is so cool too! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/79516749646662209/ .
I enjoy making quiche and am always looking for unique recipes. I really like the combination of flavors you chose for this recipe and can’t wait to try it. What a lovely dish to serve for upcoming holiday brunches!
What a delicious quiche! I’m always try to purchase preservative free foods! Love the ham and havariti cheese waffle sandwich. Great addition to brunch!
Oh my goodness…the Ham & Havarti Waffle sandwich looks beyond amazing! I think this might be what I serve for brunch this coming Sunday while we decorate the Christmas tree! Check this recipe out if you didn’t already see it!
http://www.thenaptimechef.com/2014/10/the-havarti-ham-waffle-sandwich/
http://pinterest.com/pin/79516749643726281/
It all sounds delish! Especially your quiche. We love breakfast, especially breakfast for dinner.
I would try this dip recipe too! You know how much we love to dip and tailgate and hsve snacks!
Looks amazing!
Your quiche looks amazing! My favorite recipe might be this http://www.pinterest.com/pin/79516749646662200/ Gouda Skillet Pasta with @Arla Dofino Gouda! Sounds so yummy!
I chose this recipe…. it has BACON in it! So of course I will love it!
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/79516749646662206/
This looks amazing and my stomach actually “growled” while reading your post. GREAT job!
I love smoked Gouda. This quiche looks so amazing. Pinned, YUM’d, SU’d.
These party meatballs look delicious…and perfect for this time of year. Your quiche looks divine!
Oops…I forgot the link: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/79516749643150613/
Your quiche looks AMAZING! I love smoked gouda! I clicked over and drooled over their pinterest board and found another recipe I can’t wait to try! The Gouda Skillet Pasta. Yum!
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/79516749646133749/
This is the most deliciously amazing quiche I have ever seen. And I do LOVE quiche. What a fantastic recipe 🙂
Oh, Arla is Swedish and I live in Sweden! I love their fresh products and I’m using them a lot. I am gonna try your recipe 🙂
You did a beautiful job on this quiche Michaela!!! After browsing the recipes, I’ve gotta go with the Firehouse Chili with Cornbread and Havarti Crust, wow!
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/79516749646662209/
http://delightfulemade.com/2014/09/05/smokey-apple-bacon-quesadillas/
My family loves quesadillas and this is definitely something I would make!!
Caramelized Onion, Apple, and Blue Cheese Naan Pizzas . It looks and sounds delicious!
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/79516749643813629/
Looks great. Love the smoked gouda.
Wow this looks amazing. I love that you used smoked gouda!
G’day This looks delish Michaela! Love gouda! Wish I could come through the screen and try!
Cheers! Joanne Pinned and shared!
Your quiche looks delicious! I love smoked gouda, and I am already a fan of Arla Dofino…I buy their Havarti all the time. ! This is definitely one quiche I will be trying soon! Pinning and sharing!
I love quiche of any sort and these cheese puts it over the top!
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/79516749646281364/ These quesadillas look great. Too many to pick from. Pinned the quiche and can’t wait to make it. Thanks for all the wonderful recipes.
Apple Pie with Havarti Crust sounds amazing! Never thought those would go together but they sound fabulous!
Looks delicious – I love Havarti 🙂
I choose the pulled pork and Gouda cheese sandwich because it looks delicious and it looks like a recipe i could actually make with little hassle. Plus Ive never tried Gouda cheese and this would be a great way to. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/79516749643818363/
Your quiche sounds heavenly and this one…it had me at BACON!! I know my boys will love it and I will have to try this brand of cheese. I’ll look for it at the grocery store…thanks for the coupon and the opportunity at the prize! 🙂 http://www.arla.com/en-us/recipes/mushroom-meatball-and-bacon-hero-with-melted-arla-dofino-creamy-havarti-slices/
Mushroom Meatball and Bacon Hero with Melted Creamy Havarti Slices. Looks amazing. Here’s the link! Happy Holidays! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/79516749646662206/
The Gouda Skillet Pasta sounds good….I love Mac & Cheese!
(the Pinterest link didn’t take me directly to the recipe so I searched the site & found it)
http://www.thenaptimechef.com/2014/08/back-to-school-weeknight-meal-skillet-penne-with-tomatoes-gouda/
Oh, gosh that looks good! Here’s what I chose: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/79516749646662200/
I mean, carbs and cheese. Duh.
I chose http://www.galonamission.com/loaded-potato-casserole/ I love cheesy potaoes.
love the combo of salty from the cheese and toast sweet from pear fruit and zest from the tomatoe.
This firehouse chili recipe http://www.pinterest.com/pin/79516749646662209/ looks fantastic! I can’t wait to try it!!
Who doesn’t like extra cheesy grilled cheese sandwiches? YUM!
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/79516749646662198/
I love skillet meals! https://www.pinterest.com/pin/79516749646662200/
I’d love to try the blue cheese and bacon stuffed potatoes because it combines all of my favorite things! I absolutely love anything with bacon and once blue cheese was added, I was hooked. This is a perfect recipe for Sunday while watching football! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/79516749643494306/
I like the Havarti grilled cheese sandwiches … cuz I LOVE how nicely Havarti melts 🙂 http://www.thenaptimechef.com/2014/04/celebrating-national-grilled-cheese-day-with-arla-dofino-cheese/
I just LOVE Gouda!! Besides the Ham and Smoked Gouda recipe above this sandwich sounds wonderful: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/79516749643818372/
Who doesn’t love mini sandwiches?!?! I need to make these http://www.arla.com/en-us/recipes/mushroom-meatball-and-bacon-hero-with-melted-arla-dofino-creamy-havarti-slices/
Mushroom Meatball and Bacon Hero with Melted Creamy Havarti Slices! Yummmm
I adore this wonderful recipe! Came back to print it to make for our Holiday Brunch!!!
Definitely the firehouse chili, http://www.arla.com/en-us/recipes/firehouse-chili-with-cornbread–arla-dofino-havarti-crust/. There is nothing better than a hot bowl of chili on a cold Washington night:)
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/79516749646662200/ Gouda is my absolute favorite cheese ever!!! I tried to follow the link from the board, but it didn’t bring me to a direct recipe 🙁
Meatball and vegetable soup with pasta would sure warm me up these cold winter days!
Are you kidding me? This recipe looks amazing! I am a gouda lover and I would love to have this on my breakfast, lunch, dinner anytime table!