Ham and Cheese Quiche

This Easy Ham and Cheese Quiche is a filling, protein-packed recipe that takes just 10 minutes to prep using a store-bought pie crust! Great for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner!

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: French

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 55

Total Time: 1 5

Servings: people

Calories: 256kcal

INGREDIENTS

1 8 or 9-inch frozen pie crust “ready to bake” regular or deep dish
5 large eggs
½ cup heavy cream
1 cup chopped ham I used leftover holiday ham but you can also use diced ham cubes
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese sharp or mild
¼ cup green onions chopped
2 teaspoons fresh parsley chopped
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Poke holes in the bottom of the frozen pie crust with a fork to prevent the crust from puffing up while baking. Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly golden and place on a wire rack.
1 8 or 9-inch frozen pie crust
While the crust is baking, beat the eggs in a large bowl, then add in the heavy cream, ham, cheese, parsley, green onions, salt, and pepper to the whisk until evenly combined.
5 large eggs, ½ cup heavy cream, 1 cup chopped ham, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, ¼ cup green onions, 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Take the pie crust off the cooling rack and place it on a small baking sheet. Pour the egg mixture into the pie crust. I like to add a bit of cheese, ham pieces, and pepper on top at the end.
Cover the quiche with tented aluminum foil, making sure the crust is covered, and the egg mixture is not touching the foil so it doesn't stick while baking.
Bake the quiche for 50 minutes or until the middle is set. Finally, remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes to give the quiche a golden top. Serve warm.

NOTES

How Do I Store Leftover Ham and Cheese Quiche? You can tightly wrap foil around the pie plate and store the entire dish in the fridge. Or move individual quiche slices into an airtight container and store them in the fridge. Once the leftover quiche is in the fridge, you can enjoy leftovers for 3 to 4 days.
What's The Best Way To Reheat Quiche? I prefer reheating one slice of quiche at a time in the microwave. To do so, heat each slice for 25 to 30 seconds or until thoroughly heated.
Why Do I Need To Tent The Quiche With Aluminum Foil While Baking? Tenting the homemade quiche with foil while baking protects the crust. This way, it doesn't burn while the egg mixture bakes up.
Can I Add More Adds To This Quiche Recipe? Adding too many eggs will result in a quiche that's too firm, giving it a rubbery texture. I found that five large eggs were really the perfect amount when making this quiche recipe.

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