The best pizza I’ve ever had was at a little neighborhood restaurant in Paris. It was the kind of place where, rather than letting me order a second glass of wine to meet the credit card minimum, they trusted me to go to the ATM across the street and come back to pay. The pizza, which I later learned is called Pizza Quattro Stagioni (or Four Seasons Pizza), was topped with salty prosciutto, earthy mushrooms, delicate artichoke hearts, and briny kalamata olives.
I’ve been pretty uninspired in the kitchen lately. I blame the weather. I want it to be spring. It’s supposed to be spring. I want to eat vegetables and drink lemonade and go outside to take pictures where the light is good. But it’s still freezing cold. There’s snow on the ground and the grocery store is stocked with that same old boring produce that’s been there all winter. I’m over it. And honestly, I’m kind of over food in general. I won’t lie: last night, I had toast with peanut butter for dinner.
Prosciutto and Artichoke Quiche
Ingredients
- 1 Pie Crust
- 4 Eggs
- 2 Egg Whites
- ¼ cup Evaporated Milk
- Ground Pepper
- 1 cup sliced White Mushrooms
- ½ cup Quartered Artichoke Hearts
- 2 ounces Prosciutto
- 2 ounces soft Goat Cheese Chevre
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400F.
- Unroll pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate, or press into a tart pan. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg whites, and evaporated milk until light and frothy. Season with ground pepper.
- Scatter mushrooms in bottom of pie crust. Top with artichoke hearts and prosciutto. Pour egg mixture over fillings, Top with crumbled goat cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce heat and bake an additional 30-40 minutes or until the center of the quiche is set, covering the quiche with foil if the crust begins to brown too quickly.
- Let cool at least 15 minutes before serving.
Can this be made the night before and refrigerated?
yes! just be sure to let it cool completely before you wrap it up or the condensation will make it soggy.
when baking, to what temperature do you recommend reducing the heat?
whoops, sorry about that. Reduce it to 350.
what could I substitute for goat cheese?
Goat cheese has a creaminess and a tang that I really like in this quiche, but you might try mozzarella. It will be an entirely different effect, but the flavor would go nicely.
Wow, this combination of ingredients sounds incredible! Fabulous quiche!
Quiche is always a winner – so satisfying and it works hot or cold. I love your flavour combination here. Putting prosciutto and artichoke in a quiche has a real five star dining feeling! 😀
Lauren, this looks like a perfect recipe for Easter brunch! Yum!
Lauren,
This looks so yummy! It’s got all of my favorite flavors in it, plus permission to use store bought crust! Bonus!
Thanks!