Easy Ham and Cheese Quiche

Easy Ham and Cheese Quiche, simple, cheesy, and perfect for brunch, lunch, or an easy weeknight dinner.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 9-inch deep dish frozen pie shell ((no need to thaw))
• 8 oz fully cooked ham (cubed)
• 1 1/2 cup shredded medium or sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
• 1 cup half and half
• 6 large eggs
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp ground mustard
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 350°. Place frozen pie crust on a baking sheet.
2. 2Arrange cubed ham and 1 cup cheddar cheese evenly on the bottom of the pie shell.
3. 3In a medium mixing bowl whisk together half and half, eggs, parsley, salt, pepper, mustard, paprika, garlic, onion powder and nutmeg until fully combined.
4. 4Pour quiche filling evenly over ham and cheese. Top with reserved 1/2 cup cheese.
5. 5Transfer to oven and bake for 30 minutes. Check edges for browning and cover loosely with foil, if needed. Continue to bake another 15-20 minutes or until the center is set when gently shaken.
6. 6Remove quiche from oven to a wire rack to let cool for 15-20 minutes prior to slicing.