Description
Ham and cheese quiche is a comforting, savory dish that combines creamy eggs, diced ham, and melted cheese in a flaky crust—perfect for any meal of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 store-bought pie crust
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup diced ham (smoked or honey-baked)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Unroll the pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate, pressing it gently to fit.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until fluffy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Fold in the diced ham and shredded cheese. Add optional veggies if desired.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared crust.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the quiche is set and golden brown on top.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: For added flavor, experiment with different cheeses like Gruyère or feta. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.