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Ham and cheese quiche baked to creamy perfection in a golden pie crust. Make ahead or on the spot, this easy quiche recipe is essential for special occasions.
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Quiche is arguably one of the most popular entrees for holidays and special occasions, especially for brunch. I'm excited to share my deliciously silky and easy ham and cheese quiche recipe with you today!
Get ready to love this simple breakfast delight because there are no pre-cooked ingredients! You'll be amazed at how 15 minutes of active prep and hands-free baking result in a perfectly custardy ham-and-cheese egg quiche. It's creamy, savory, and absolutely scrumptious.
Serve this classic quiche for breakfast, lunch, brunch, or dinner. Get ready to impress everyone – especially yourself!
Ham and cheese quiche ingredients
- 9-inch Pie Crust - Use homemade or store-bought pie crust. I prefer the latter version for ultra convenience.
- Eggs - Use whole eggs, an equal amount of egg whites, or a combination of the two.
- Milk - I prefer using milk for a lower-calorie option, but you can easily use heavy cream or half-and-half in equal amounts for a more traditional experience.
- Dijon - Honestly, this is the secret ingredient if you ask me! It adds a hint of spice, salt, and vinegar to the quiche, giving it a flavor edge.
- Salt and Black Pepper - Essential seasonings.
- Ham - Use leftover holiday ham from a spiral ham recipe or deli ham.
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese - I prefer swapping cheddar for Gruyere for a more pungent flavor.
- Green Onions - These add the perfect pop of color and a hint of spicy flavor to the quiche.
How to make ham and cheese quiche
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Place the pie crust in a pie dish and crimp the edges.
- Whisk eggs, milk, and seasonings together.
- Distribute ham, cheddar cheese, and green onions in the pie crust.
- Pour the egg mixture into the crust.
- Garnish with toppings.
- Bake the quiche.
- Cool for 10 minutes and serve.
Storage and reheat instructions
- Storage: Once cooled, refrigerate leftover quiche in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Place quiche slices, uncovered, on a baking sheet in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes, or in an air fryer at 325°F for 5-7 minutes. You are welcome to use the microwave in 1-minute intervals, but I find this makes the crust soggy.
Recipe tips
- Use a standard 9-inch pie plate (not a deep dish pie plate). This is critical to the fit and final appearance of your quiche.
- If you have farm-fresh eggs, go for it! Store-bought eggs are the go-to choice for my grocery budget, and I honestly can't tell the difference.
- When using veggie mix-ins, sauté them for a few minutes to remove excess moisture before adding them to the quiche to prevent sogginess.
- Serve ham and cheese quiche warm or chilled. If serving at room temperature, don't exceed the 2-hour safe food storage limit.
Recipe variations
- Enhance the flavor and nutrition of your quiche by adding extra vegetables like chopped spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers, yellow onions, or broccoli florets. Please refer to the recipe footnotes regarding veggie mix-ins.
- Experiment with different types of cheese, such as Gruyère, Mozzarella, Pepper Jack, Feta, and Goat cheese, to alter the flavor profile of your quiche.
- Substitute the ham with other proteins, such as cooked bacon or sausage, to vary the flavor of your quiche.
- Add herbs and seasonings like fresh thyme, parsley, chives, basil, garlic, onion powder, and paprika to the egg mixture.
- To accommodate gluten-restricted loved ones, skip the pie crust and make my crustless quiche recipe in the same amount of time.
Serving ideas
Honestly, you'll find much satisfaction in this quiche all by itself on any given occasion. But for your next gathering, try pairing it with my quick cinnamon rolls, strawberry salad, smashed potatoes, and blood orange mimosa.
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Ham and Cheese Quiche
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Note about scaling
When scaling, the light gray ingredient notes after the comma don’t change. Adjust as needed.
Ingredients
- 1 (9-inch) Refrigerated Pie Crust, store-bought or homemade
- 6 large Eggs
- 1 ½ cups Milk, or heavy cream or half and half
- 2 teaspoons Dijon
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ⅛ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ¼ pound Ham, diced (1 cup)
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese, reserve some for topping
- 2 Green Onions, chopped, reserve some for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and center the oven rack.
- Gently form PIE CRUST into the pie dish, fold under the edges, and crimp or shape it to your liking.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the EGGS, MILK, DIJON, SALT, and PEPPER until well combined. Set aside.
- Distribute the HAM, CHEESE, and GREEN ONIONS over the bottom of the pie crust.
- Pour the egg mixture into the pie crust. Top with reserved cheese and green onions.
- Place the quiche on a baking sheet and transfer to the preheated oven. Bake for 45-55 minutes or until the surface is puffy and the eggs are set.
- Once baked, remove the quiche from the oven and let it cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing to preserve the cut shapes.
Recipe Notes
- Use a standard 9-inch pie plate (not a deep dish pie plate). This is very important for the fit and final appearance of your quiche.
- If you have farm-fresh eggs, go for it! Store-bought eggs are the go-to for my grocery budget and I honestly can't tell the difference.
- When using veggie mix-ins, sauté them for a few minutes to remove excess moisture before adding to quiche to prevent sogginess.
- Serve ham and cheese quiche warm or chilled. If serving at room temperature, don't exceed the 2-hour time limit for safe food storage.
Equipment
- 9-inch x 1.2-inch pie plate NOT deep dish
- cooling rack optional
Nutrition
Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on brands, ingredients, and portions.
TAYLER ROSS says
I made this quiche for breakfast this morning and it was delicious! Definitely a new breakfast favorite!
Traci says
Yay!! I look forward to it every time. Thanks for the feedback! xoxo
Kim says
Such a yummy quiche! The crust came out so flaky too!
Traci says
Yes!! Love that flakey crust too! Thanks for the feedback! xoxo
Paula says
This ham and cheese quiche was so easy to make and absolutely delicious!
Traci says
Yay!! So glad you're enjoying it! Quiche is a fav in our house. Thanks for the feedback! xoxo
Chenee says
So good I wish I made two! I could have eaten the entire quiche myself.
Traci says
Omg I feel the exact same way every time LOL. It's addictive! Glad you're enjoying and thanks!
Nicole says
I love making this ahead of time when we have overnight guests! Then I can just warm it up and feel way less stressed about breakfast. It’s delicious!
Traci says
Yes!! Quiche is the BEST for guests! Glad you are on the same team. Thanks and enjoy!!
JB says
Boom! New favorite breakfast happening here! Man, you cannot go wrong with a classic like this. I thought ham and cheddar quiche took some kind of special knowledge. Nope! So easy and downright delish KG!