Ham and Cheese Quiche

This ham and cheese quiche is made with a pie crust base, eggs, spinach, ham and cheese in the filling. Only takes 10 minutes to prep and is perfect for Sunday brunch or holiday mornings!

Quiche is always one of my favorite dishes to serve whenever we’re hosting brunch for a crowd. It’s completely customizable and is always a huge hit. Some other favorites are my make-ahead breakfast casserole, German pancakes and french toast casserole.

This ham and cheese quiche is always the showstopper at any brunch and the first dish to go! It’s made with a delicious and flaky pie crust base, then filled with a mixture of eggs, spinach, ham and cheese. It’s simple to make and perfect for Sunday brunch or holiday mornings like Christmas and Easter.

The best part about this recipe is that you can customize it with any type of vegetables. Some of my favorites are peppers and mushrooms, but I usually stick with just spinach since my kids don’t seem to mind when I add it in. It’s pretty flavorless but adds color and a little bit of nutrition.

Pie crust base

The quiche starts out with a pie crust as the base. I usually use a store bought crust (Pillsbury is my go to) to save time, but you can definitely make a homemade pie crust too.

Press the dough into a tart pan or pie dish and make sure it covers the edges. I prefer to use a tart pan because it’s a lot easier to release the quiche from the pan.

You do need to bake the crust first before adding the filling, however only for about 5 minutes. This helps to harden the crust a tad so that it doesn’t get soggy when you add the egg mixture.

Note: If you want to forego pie crust all together, check out my ham frittata recipe. It’s a lower carb, crustless version.

Filling ingredients

You can easily customize this recipe with your favorite veggies or what you have in the fridge. Below is my go-to combination, but feel free to make some swaps if you’d like!

• Butter
• Onion
• Ham
• Eggs
• Half and half (or milk)
• Cheese
• Spinach
• Parsley flakes
• Black pepper
• Bacon

Ratio of eggs to milk

The ratio that I like to use is 1/2 cup milk for every 5 large eggs. I like my quiche on the thicker side (similar to a frittata), but if you’d like to thin it out a little then add some more milk.

How to make ham and cheese quiche

CRUST. Press the pie dough into the pan and pierce a few times with a fork. Place the pan on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F for about 5 minutes.

FILLING. Saute the onions, ham and bacon in a pan until the onions have caramelized. Whisk together the eggs and half and half, then stir in cheese, parsley, pepper, spinach and sauteed ham mixture. Pour the filling into the pan on top of the pie crust.

BAKE. Bake in oven for 25-35 minutes, or until the quiche has set and the top is golden. Test by sticking a toothpick in the center. When the toothpick comes out clean, that means it’s ready.

Make ahead, storage and reheating

Make ahead

If you want to make this recipe the day before, you can pre-bake the pie crust for 5 minutes. You can still mix together the filling ingredients, however just don’t add to the crust yet. The next day, add the filling to the pie crust and bake according to directions.

Storing and freezing 

Let cool completely, then wrap the pan tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Place in fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the quiche for up to 2 months.

Reheating 

Cover with foil and bake at 400°F until the quiche is warm throughout.

More breakfast favorites:

• Savory Breakfast Crepes
• Mini Egg Frittatas
• Cheesy Breakfast Skillet
• Easy Breakfast Burritos

Ham and Cheese Quiche Recipe

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: ham and cheese quiche

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 302

Author: Jamielyn Nye

This ham and cheese quiche is made with a pie crust base, eggs, spinach, ham and cheese in the filling. Only takes 10 minutes to prep and is perfect for Sunday brunch or holiday mornings!

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Ingredients

• 10 inch uncooked pie crust
• 1 Tablespoon salted butter
• 1/2 cup yellow onion (chopped)
• 1 cup ham (cubed, use a ham steak or leftover ham)
• 1/4 cup cooked bacon (cut into pieces, optional)
• 5 large eggs
• 1/2 cup half and half (or milk)
• 1 cup sharp or mild cheddar cheese (finely shredded)
• 1/2 cup mozzarella or parmesan cheese (finely shredded)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2-1 cup spinach (chopped)

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400°F. Press the dough around the edges of a 9-inch tart pan or pie dish. Place on a baking sheet. Pierce the bottom of the pie crust with a fork. Cook for 5 minutes and then remove from oven. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small frying pan over medium heat. Cook onions for 2 minutes. Stir in ham and bacon pieces and let cook for an additional 3 minutes, or until the onions have caramelized. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and half and half. Stir in cheese, parsley flakes, pepper, spinach, and the ham mixture. Then pour into the tart pan.
• Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Enjoy while warm!

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Notes

Feel free to add in extra veggies like mushrooms or peppers. 

Storing and freezing: Let cool completely, then wrap the pan tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Place in fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the quiche for up to 2 months.

Reheating: Cover with foil and bake at 400°F until the quiche is warm throughout.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 157mg | Sodium: 497mg | Potassium: 177mg | Vitamin A: 630IU | Vitamin C: 1.4mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 1.4mg

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