Ham and Cheese Quiche

⏱️ 1h 10m 👥 8 servings 📊 Hard
American breakfast
Ham and Cheese Quiche
Nutrition per Serving
144
Calories
13g
Protein
3g
Carbs
8g
Fat

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.

📝 Ingredients

  • 1 (9-inch) Refrigerated Pie Crust (store-bought or homemade)
  • 6 large Eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups Milk (or heavy cream or half and half)
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/4 pound Ham (diced (1 cup))
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (reserve some for topping)
  • 2 Green Onions (chopped, reserve some for topping)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and center the oven rack.
  2. 2Gently form PIE CRUST into the pie dish, fold under the edges, and crimp or shape it to your liking.
  3. 3In a mixing bowl, whisk together the EGGS, MILK, DIJON, SALT, and PEPPER until well combined. Set aside.
  4. 4Distribute the HAM, CHEESE, and GREEN ONIONS over the bottom of the pie crust.
  5. 5Pour the egg mixture into the pie crust. Top with reserved cheese and green onions.
  6. 6Place 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.
  7. 7Once baked, remove the quiche from the oven and let it cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing to preserve the cut shapes.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by thekitchengirl.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.