New potato, spring onion & Montgomery cheddar quiche

Vegetarian
Health score
6%
New potato, spring onion & Montgomery cheddar quiche
95 min.
8
522kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our New Potato, Spring Onion & Montgomery Cheddar Quiche, the perfect marriage of rich flavors and textures. This vegetarian dish is not only visually stunning but also incredibly satisfying, making it an ideal option for morning meals, brunch gatherings, or a leisurely lunch with friends.

The quiche features a buttery, flaky pastry crust lovingly filled with the earthy sweetness of new potatoes, the subtle crunch of fresh spring onions, and the deep, creamy notes of Montgomery cheddar. Each bite delivers a harmonious blend of flavors, while the silky filling of eggs, milk, and double cream creates a melt-in-your-mouth sensation that is simply irresistible.

Whether you’re hosting a brunch or looking for a comforting weeknight meal, this quiche is versatile and can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature, making it a fantastic choice for picnics or packed lunches. The process of making this dish, from preparing the pastry to baking the filling, is sure to be a rewarding culinary adventure that will have your kitchen filled with enticing aromas.

With a preparation time of just 95 minutes and enough to serve eight people, this quiche is a fantastic centerpiece for any meal. So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and elevate your cooking game with this delicious quiche that promises to impress!

Ingredients

  • 225 flour plain for dusting
  • 140 butter diced cold
  • tsp powdered sugar 
  •  egg yolk 
  • bunches spring onion sliced
  • 250 cheddar cheese diced
  •  eggs 
  • 100 ml milk 
  • 200 ml double cream 
  • 250 baby potatoes cooked peeled halved quartered

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack

Directions

  1. Sift the flour and a pinch of salt into a large bowl.
  2. Add the butter and rub in until it resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in the icing sugar, egg yolk and 3 tbsp cold water, then quickly bring together to form a firm dough. Wrap well in cling film and allow to rest for 20 mins in the fridge.
  3. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas
  4. Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface and line a deep 23cm tart tin. Cover with baking parchment and fill with baking beans. Cook for 20 mins, then remove the paper and beans and cook for 5-10 mins more until the tart case is pale and sandy in texture (see p14 for tips on making and baking pastry).
  5. Remove and turn the oven down to 160C/140C fan/gas
  6. Spread the base of the tart with the potatoes, onions and cheddar.
  7. Whisk together the eggs, milk and cream, then season.
  8. Pour into the tart case and cook for 40-45 mins or until just set.
  9. Remove, cool on a wire rack then serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories522kcal
Protein12.22%
Fat64.88%
Carbs22.9%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.22
Glycemic Load
20.05
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
15.168260843857%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.33mg
Quercetin
0.86mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:522.36kcal
26.12%
Fat:37.84g
58.21%
Saturated Fat:22.15g
138.43%
Carbohydrates:30.04g
10.01%
Net Carbohydrates:28.44g
10.34%
Sugar:2.35g
2.61%
Cholesterol:225.44mg
75.15%
Sodium:372.12mg
16.18%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.04g
32.07%
Selenium:29.39µg
41.98%
Vitamin B2:0.5mg
29.42%
Phosphorus:288.56mg
28.86%
Calcium:288.19mg
28.82%
Vitamin A:1382.42IU
27.65%
Folate:84.61µg
21.15%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.08%
Vitamin K:16.01µg
15.25%
Zinc:1.99mg
13.29%
Manganese:0.26mg
13.1%
Vitamin B12:0.76µg
12.66%
Iron:2.26mg
12.55%
Vitamin B3:2.1mg
10.48%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
10.08%
Vitamin B5:0.97mg
9.7%
Vitamin D:1.4µg
9.35%
Vitamin C:7.44mg
9.01%
Vitamin E:1.28mg
8.52%
Potassium:290.12mg
8.29%
Magnesium:30.08mg
7.52%
Fiber:1.6g
6.41%
Copper:0.11mg
5.7%