Can I get a round of applause for the incredible combination that is ham and cheese? This Ham and Cheese Quiche is one of my favorite ham and cheese recipes (although Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole is a close second.) This quiche starts with a homemade pie crust (or store-bought!). It’s filled with a rich and creamy egg filling that’s loaded with salty ham and tangy cheddar cheese. This recipe takes a quick 15 minutes to prep, makes great leftovers, and can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
What is Quiche?
Quiche is a savory tart that’s made up of a creamy egg custard filling baked into a buttery pastry crust. It’s super customizable and can be loaded up with any meat, veggies, cheeses, etc. This version is made with ham, shredded cheddar, and green onions…and it’s oh-so-good!
Ingredients Needed:
Pie Crust: you can use homemade pie crust or your favorite store-bought variety. Eggs: you’ll need 6 large eggs for this recipe. Half-and-Half or Cream: cream will result in a richer, creamier texture, but half-and-half will work as well. Salt and Black Pepper: I keep it simple with salt and pepper, but feel free to play around with seasonings if you like. Ham: be sure to chop the ham into small pieces so it incorporates well into the quiche. Shredded Cheddar Cheese: I recommend shredding your own cheese for the best texture. Green Onions: adds freshness and a pop of color.
How to Make Ham Quiche
This decadent Ham Quiche comes together with just 15 minutes of prep!
Variations on this quiche recipe
The great thing about quiche is it’s so customizable. So if you’re trying to use up ingredients in your fridge, or you just want to play around with flavor combinations, go crazy with it! You’re welcome to jazz this Ham Quiche up however you like.
Use other cheese. Pretty much any cheese will work! Try goat, feta, Swiss, mozzarella, gruyere, white cheddar, you name it. Add veggies. Mushrooms, peppers, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, broccoli, spinach, zucchini, or really anything you want! Try another meat. Swap the ham out for cooked and chopped bacon or cooked Italian sausage. Add fresh herbs. Add in chopped basil, parsley, chives, cilantro, etc. Spice it up. Take the heat up a notch with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper or add a drizzle of hot sauce into the filling. Use another crust. Use store-bought pie crust to save time or check out my Puff Pastry Ham and Cheese Quiche. Lighten it up. There are a few ways you can lighten this recipe up. You can use skim milk instead of cream, try fat-free ham, use egg whites instead of whole eggs, or use low-fat cheese. Make it crustless. You can easily make this a crustless quiche by baking the quiche filling in a well-greased pie plate until the eggs are set in the middle.
Serving Suggestions
Ham Quiche is perfect for breakfast or brunch next to any of your favorite breakfast recipes! It can also be served as lunch or dinner with a side of Air Fryer Broccoli, Roasted Vegetables, Creamy Tomato Soup, or Garlic Herb Dinner Rolls.
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