Ham and Cheese Quiche

Nothing beats a delicious old fashioned quiche, and this recipe for Ham and Cheese Quiche will be a family favorite. Perfect for brunch or holiday breakfast, this recipe is simple, and uses a store-bought pie crust to keep it easy. Leftovers for breakfast or even dinner are just as delicious!

More About Quiche

• A quiche is a French egg tart. It’s a pastry (pie)  crust filled with a savory egg custard and baked.
• Quiche can be served hot or cold which is great as you can make it ahead of time.
• The filling possibilities are endless!
• We’ve made variations of quiche that include mini quiche, crustless quiche, and sheet pan quiche for a crowd.
• We love using store-bought pie crust to keep it easy. I find it cooks up, and tastes just as good as homemade.

How to Make Ham & Cheese Quiche

• To start, sautée onions in butter. Once translucent, set aside and allow to cool.
• In a mixing bowl, beat eggs with a whisk. Add heavy whipping cream and dijon mustard.
• Whisk for another 30 seconds.

PRO TIP TO CUT THE FAT: The whipping cream we use makes this quiche decadent yet fluffy.  If you wanted to cut back on the calories, you could certainly use half and half. We recommend not using plain milk, as it doesn’t fluff up as well.

Quiche is rich in nature, if you want a healthier alternative check out our Healthy Breakfast Casserole!

Combine Egg Mixture & Filling

• Important! Allow for the sautéed onion mixture to cool before adding it to the eggs.
  • If they’re too warm they could start to scramble the egg mixture. 
• Once mixed, add shredded cheese, chopped parsley, cubed ham, and onion/butter mixture to eggs and season with salt and pepper.
• Stir well to combine.

Pour the egg custard filling into a pie crust.

I use a deep dish thawed  pie crust- I find it tastes just as good as making your own, and it saves a step. Use a spatula to even out the top of the egg mixture and make sure everything is well dispersed so there are tasty ham morsels in every bite.

Baking Quiche

Bake in the oven for about 30-40 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center of the quiche comes out clean (it may be semi jiggly at first even once it is fully done).

Questions and answers about this quiche!

• Can I make ham & cheese quiche ahead of time?
  • Yes! Quiche can be served warm or cold, but either way you can make it ahead of time. 
• How do I reheat quiche?
  • Simply place it on a microwave safe dish, and cover with a wet paper towel (which will help keep it moist). Microwave in 20 second internals until heated throughout. 
• Can I freeze this quiche recipe?
  • Yes- cover tightly with plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. 
• How long does quiche last in the fridge?
  • About 3 days. Cover with plastic wrap, or place in an airtight container 
• What other fillings besides ham and cheese can I use?
  • So many options, but here are our favorites!
    • French- 1.5 cups shredded Gruyere cheese, bacon, and double the dijon mustard. Salt and pepper to taste.
    • Caprese: 1.5 cups chopped fresh mozzarella, 1/2 cup chopped cherry tomatoes, and 2 tbsp fresh chopped basil. Salt and pepper to taste.
    • Mexican: 1/2 cup diced poblano pepper, 2 tbsp cumin, salt/pepper to taste, and 1/2 cup corn. Top with sour cream  and shredded lettuce after baking. Salt and pepper to taste.
    • Denver Omelette Style: 1/2 cup each chopped red and green bell pepper, 1 cup pepper jack cheese, 1 cup cubed ham, 1/2 cup bacon bits, 1/2 cup sautéed onion. Pepper to taste (the bacon will provide enough salt).

Because quiche is rich, we recommend a light and simple salad to go with it. Here are a few side dishes that pair well!

• Autumn Salad with Sweet Potatoes and Maple Cider Vinaigrette
• Strawberry Spinach Salad
• Chickpea and Spinach Salad

Enjoy! – Kathi and Rachel

Hey! If you want more breakfast and brunch casseroles, check out these recipes:

• French Toast Casserole
• Brunch Croissant Bake
• Eggs Benedict Casserole
• Croissant French Toast Bake
• Ham & Cheese Scones

Clink!

Kathi and Rachel

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Ham and Cheese Quiche

A delicious and simple recipe, this quiche is made with a store bought crust and is the perfect compliment for holidays and brunches.

4.95 from 35 votes

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 people

Author: Kathi & Rachel

Ingredients

• 1 9 inch frozen pie crust (deep dish preferred)
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream (or half and half if you prefer)
• 2 tbsp dijon mustard
• 1.5 cups cubed ham
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• In a pan on medium heat, melt butter. Once bubbling, add onions. Sautee until translucent and remove from heat/set aside, allowing to cool.
• In a large bowl, whisk eggs for about 30-45 seconds or until beaten. Whisk in heavy whipping cream, and dijon mustard.
• Stir in ham, both cheeses, parsley, salt/pepper, and onions to egg mixture.
• Pour egg mixture into pie crust. Bake on lower oven rack for 35-40 minutes, or until the quiche is set, and a knife comes out mostly clean.

Nutrition

Calories: 544kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 218mg | Sodium: 1258mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1222IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 288mg | Iron: 2mg