Easy Ham and Cheese Quiche
This easy ham and cheese quiche is made with a pre-made pie crust and a savory ham, cheese, and spinach filling. It's perfect for breakfast or brunch!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 10-inch uncooked pie crust
- 1 Tablespoon salted butter
- ½ cup yellow onion , chopped
- 1 cup ham , cubed (use a ham steak or leftover ham)
- ¼ cup cooked bacon , cut into pieces (optional)
- 5 large eggs
- ⅔ cup half-and-half , or whole milk
- 1 cup finely shredded sharp or mild cheddar cheese
- ½ cup finely shredded mozzarella or parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2-1 cup spinach , chopped
Instructions
- Prep. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Parbake pie crust. 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. Bake for 5 minutes and then remove from oven. Set aside.
- Saute. In a small frying pan, melt 1 Tbsp butter over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup onions and sauté 2 minutes. Stir in 1 cup ham and 1/4 cup bacon pieces and cook an additional 3 minutes, or until the onions have caramelized. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Make egg filling. In a large bowl, whisk together 5 eggs and 2/3 cup half-and-half. Stir in 1 cup cheddar, 1/2 cup mozzarella, 1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 - 1 cup spinach, and the ham mixture. Pour into the tart pan.
- Bake. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Enjoy while warm!
Notes
Milk substitution: I prefer half-and-half because it makes quiche extra creamy and delicious but in a pinch milk can be used.
Store: Cool completely, then wrap the pan tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Place in fridge for up to three days.
Freeze: Freeze leftover quiche for up to two months. To reheat, cover with foil and bake at 400°F until it is warm throughout.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice, Calories: 234kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 14g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 161mg, Sodium: 460mg, Potassium: 171mg, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 634IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 175mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
