Ingredients:

  • 8 oz smoked turkey strips, diced
  • 1½ cups Gruyère cheese, shredded
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp cracked black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9-inch tart pan or springform pan with butter or line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter and add the diced smoked turkey strips. Sauté until the turkey is golden brown and slightly crisp, then remove from heat and drain any excess fat.
  3. Distribute the sautéed turkey and 1½ cups shredded Gruyère cheese evenly across the bottom of the prepared pan.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, crack 6 large eggs and whisk gently until combined.
  5. Gradually stir in 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup whole milk, ½ tsp kosher salt, ¼ tsp cracked black pepper, and ¼ tsp ground nutmeg. Whisk slowly until the mixture is smooth and homogenous, avoiding the creation of foam on the surface.
  6. Carefully pour the egg mixture over the turkey and cheese in the pan.
  7. Place the pan on the center rack of the oven and bake for 35–40 minutes. Remove when the edges are set, the top is a chestnut brown color, and the center reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) with a slight, jelly-like jiggle.
  8. Let the quiche rest in the pan for 10 minutes to allow the structure to firm up before slicing into 6 slices.