Ham and Cheese Quiche
Ham and cheese quiche with eggs, cheddar, and green onions baked in a flaky crust. An easy, classic breakfast or brunch dish you will make again and again.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 293kcal
Ingredients
- 1 refrigerated pie crust 9-inch
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup half and half
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cooked ham diced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 2 green onions sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the pie crust into a 9 inch pie plate, pressing into corners and crimping the edges if desired. Blind bake for 5 to 6 minutes if you want a crisper crust, then let it cool slightly.1 refrigerated pie crust
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, salt, and pepper until smooth.6 large eggs, 1 cup half and half, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Sprinkle ham, 1 cup cheddar cheese, and green onions evenly onto the crust. Pour the egg mixture over the top followed by 1/42 cup of cheese.1 cup cooked ham, 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 2 green onions
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the center is set and the cheese is golden. The internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C).
- Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Substitutions: Use Swiss cheese instead of cheddar or swap ham for bacon or turkey bacon.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze slices for up to 2 months.
Reheat: Warm in the oven at 325°F until hot or microwave for 1 to 2 minutes.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze slices for up to 2 months.
Reheat: Warm in the oven at 325°F until hot or microwave for 1 to 2 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 672mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 528IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 208mg | Iron: 1mg