Ham and Cheese Quiche
This ham and cheese quiche is my go-to for low-effort, high-reward meals. Made with a buttery pie crust, rich egg custard, sharp cheddar, and salty diced ham, it’s a crowd-pleasing brunch or dinner win that reheats like a dream.
Servings: 6 generous slices
Calories: 365kcal
Ingredients
- 1 single pie crust unbaked
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 6 large eggs
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1 heaping cup diced cooked ham
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9-inch pie dish (glass or metal recommended). Fit pie crust into prepared dish, crimping the top edges as desired. (If you prefer a very crisp crust, OR if the bottom heating element of your oven heats unevenly, OR if you're using a ceramic dish; you may want to pre-bake the crust for 8 minutes before continuing with the recipe.) Sprinkle bottom of pie crust with ¼ cup of cheese.
- Combine egg mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, milk, salt, nutmeg and pepper.
- Assemble quiche: Evenly sprinkle ham, 1 cup of shredded cheddar, green onions and chives into pie crust and pour egg mixture over top. Sprinkle remaining ¼ cup cheese over top of quiche.
- Bake: Place quiche one rung below middle rack in oven. Bake at 375°F for 10 minutes. Then reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Bake for another 25-35 minutes, or until the center is set. Use a pie crust shield to prevent the pie crust edges from over-browning if needed. Let cool for at least 20-30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Crust: No need to blind bake—just use a glass or metal pie dish and don't overfill. Bake the quiche on the lower middle rack. If your bottom heating element in your oven isn't decently strong, blind bake the crust for 8 minutes before adding the filling.
- Ham: Diced cooked ham works great, or sub in cooked bacon or sausage.
- Cheese: I use sharp cheddar, but Swiss or Gruyère are lovely too.
- Onions: Green onions + chives bring brightness. Don’t skip unless you hate flavor 😘
- Make-ahead: Bake, cool, and refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheats beautifully!
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 28g