Ham and Cheese Quiche

5 from 7 votes

Ham and cheese quiche baked to creamy perfection in a golden pie crust. Make ahead or same day, quiche is essential for special occasions. Use storebought pie crust and leftover ham for the ultimate shortcut.

Prep Time15

Cook Time55

Total Time1 10

Course: Breakfast, brunch, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Servings: slices

Calories: 144kcal

Author: Traci

Equipment

chef's knife
cutting board
measuring cups and spoons
mixing bowls
wire whisk or fork
9-inch x 1.2-inch pie plate NOT deep dish
baking sheet
oven mitts
cooling rack optional

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.

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.

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