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When cooking the eggs be sure to frequently check it. The eggs will “weep” and you can turn down the heat to bake longer without it burning. Feel free to season with other ingredients besides salt and pepper such as herbs. Cilantro will even taste great inside this egg bake if you so desired to add a little more greens.

Ingredients To Gather:

• 1 tablespoon butter, plus more for greasing baking dish
• 6 medium-large leeks or 3 leeks and 2 small yellow onions, diced (just white and pale green parts from leeks; leeks washed well)
• 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 12 large eggs
• 3 1/3 cups milk, preferably whole
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3/4 pound grated cheese (I use a mix of gruyere and comte)
• 10 ounces cooked ham, diced very small

Step By Step Directions To Follow:

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F and butter a large (9×13-inch, 3-quart or more) baking dish.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil and a tablespoon of butter. Once hot, add leeks and onion and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until they’re tender, sweet and just starting to brown, about 10 to 15 minutes.
3. Beat eggs with salt and a lot of freshly ground black pepper. Whisk in milk.
4. Assemble by layering in prepared dish: 1/3 of grated cheese, 1/2 of each leeks and ham, next 1/3 cheese, remaining leeks and ham. Pour eggs over then sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.
5. Bake until gently set in center, being careful about over-baking. Start checking at 55 minutes and then every 5 minutes after that until it’s done. Should the top brown too much before the center is set, put foil over the baking dish for remaining baking time.
6. Let rest on a cooling rack for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Finish!

Don't be disappointed if this bake doesn't come out the best on your first attempt. This dish is a tricky one and it may take several attempts before getting it just right. Serve this egg quiche with a side of toast and jelly or even hash browns for a completely satisfying meal. You can even serve with salsa and guacamole. With your many options it will taste absolutely delicious.

Happy Cooking & Enjoy!

Article Source: Smitten Kitchen

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