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Using leftover ham is a fantastic reason to make Ham and Cheese Quiche. This rich dish features chopped ham and grated gruyere cheese.
Creating quiches is among my top choices for elevating brunch. They appear to require a lot of time and effort but, in reality, are surprisingly simple to prepare. This is especially true when you use a store-bought pie crust. You can serve a quiche in just a short while.
Not only are quiches straightforward to create, but they also allow for a wide range of ingredients to customize them.
This recipe focuses on making a Ham and Cheese Quiche, which is ideal for those moments right after a big celebration when you’re left with leftover ham and need an idea for using it. Let’s look at the ingredients required for this dish:
Ham and Cheese Quiche Ingredients:
You will only need a few items to create a ham and cheese quiche, and you likely have most of them available.
PIE CRUST:
If you have the time, making a homemade pie crust is a good option, but a ready-made crust is perfectly fine and saves time!
EGGS:
Of course, eggs are essential for a quiche!
HEAVY CREAM:
Using heavy cream will result in the most indulgent quiche. However, substituting with half and half or whole milk is acceptable if that is what you have.
HAM:
I simply used some leftover ham from our fridge, cutting it into larger chunks instead of using thin deli slices.
CHEESE:
For this recipe, I chose gruyere cheese because I enjoy the combination of flavors with ham. But feel free to swap it out for something else if you prefer. Cheddar could work well, or even pepper jack if you’re looking for a little heat!
OLIVE OIL:
Needed for sautéing the onion.
ONION:
Cooking the onion until caramelized adds a deep, savory richness to this quiche.
SALT AND PEPPER
PARSLEY:
Used for decoration.
Step By Step Instructions:
Putting together a quiche won’t take long at all; let me guide you through the process!
1. Pre-bake the pie crust as the package instructs.
2. Cook the onions until they turn brown.
3. In a bowl, combine the eggs, cream, salt, and pepper by whisking.
4. Assemble the quiche by layering cheese on the bottom, followed by onions and ham.
5. Pour the egg and cream mixture over the ham, cheese, and onions.
6. Bake for about 45 to 50 minutes, or until it is fully cooked.
STEP 1:
Be sure to blind bake the pie crust first. This helps avoid a soggy quiche.
STEP 2:
In a pan, warm the olive oil over low heat. Add the onion, cooking it slowly until it is soft and browned.
STEP 3:
In a bowl, whisk the eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper together.
STEP 4:
Assemble the quiche. In the already baked pie crust, add layers of cheese, onions, and ham. Then, pour the eggs on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes or until it is fully cooked. If the top starts to brown excessively, cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
Storage and leftovers:
Not only is ham and cheddar quiche simple to prepare and tasty, but it also stores and reheats well. Keep it covered in the refrigerator and consume it within a few days. You can easily warm it in the microwave for around 30 seconds.
Should you pre-bake the crust before making a quiche?
Absolutely! This step is crucial to avoid a gummy texture in the quiche, as the crust requires more time to cook than the eggs.
Can I substitute milk for cream when preparing quiche?
Yes, you can. However, using cream will add more richness to the quiche.
What are the best cheeses for quiche?
Choose cheeses that melt well or become soft and creamy when heated. Options like gruyere, cheddar, swiss, mozzarella, or jack work well, as do goat cheese and feta.
Ham and Cheese Quiche
Ham and Cheese Quiche is an excellent way to utilize leftover ham. This rich quiche features diced ham and shredded gruyere cheese.
- Prep Time 5 minutes
- Cook Time 1 hour
- Course Breakfast
- Cuisine French
- Servings 6
- Calories 284 kcal
Ingredients
- ▢1 pie crust
- ▢1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ▢1/2 yellow onion, sliced
- ▢3 eggs
- ▢8 ounces heavy cream
- ▢1/2 teaspoon salt
- ▢1/2 teaspoon pepper
- ▢4 ounces gruyere cheese, shredded
- ▢1 cup diced ham
- ▢2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Instructions
- ▢ Put the pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate (or tart dish) and decorate the edges if you wish. Blind bake at 450 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes, or follow the instructions on the package if using a pre-made crust. Then lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees.
- ▢ Warm the olive oil in a skillet over low heat. Add the onions and sauté until they are brown, which should take about 10 to 15 minutes.
- ▢ Beat together the eggs, cream, salt, and pepper.
- ▢ Assemble the quiche by layering cheese first, followed by onions, and then ham. Finally, pour the egg and cream mixture on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes. Once out of the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, add parsley if desired, cut into slices, and serve.
Notes
It is essential to blind bake the pie crust, so do not skip this step! Otherwise, the quiche will turn out gummy.
If the crust starts to over-brown, loosely cover the quiche with aluminum foil.
Nutrition information is provided for estimation purposes only.
Nutrition
- Calories: 284 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 156 mg
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Potassium: 105 mg
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Vitamin A: 967 IU
- Vitamin C: 3 mg
- Calcium: 233 mg
- Iron: 1 mg.
