Easy Ham and Cheese Quiche Recipe – great for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Super simple to make and tastes great! Ham, swiss cheese, eggs, heavy cream, onion, garlic, and pie crust. You can make the quiche ahead of time and refrigerate and freeze for later. You may want to double the recipe – this never lasts long at our house!
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Quiche is one of our go-to meals. We love it for breakfast, lunch, AND dinner. This Ham and Swiss Quiche is a favorite at our house! It is super simple to make and tastes AH-MAZ-ING! A buttery, flaky crust filled with a creamy custard base infused with savory chunks of diced ham and melted Swiss cheese. Each bite offers a perfect harmony of rich, smoky ham and the smooth, nutty notes of Swiss cheese, all enveloped in a luxurious, velvety texture. Whether served warm for brunch, lunch, or a cozy dinner, this quiche is a timeless classic that’s sure to be a hit with the whole family!
How to Make Ham and Cheese Quiche
This recipe is super duper easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. Place diced ham and shredded cheese in the bottom of a pie crust. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour the egg mixture over the ham. Place the quiche on a baking pan and bake in a preheated oven until set. Garnish with parsley.
Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- I like to sauté the cooked ham in the skillet before adding it to the pie crust. I find that some cooked ham has high water content and can make the quiche runny.
- I did not thaw or precook the frozen pie crust before filling it.
- You can use a store-bought pie crust or homemade pie dough. Either is just fine.
- Feel free to add your favorite veggies to the quiche:
- onion
- bell pepper
- mushrooms
- broccoli
- spinach
- green onions
- diced tomatoes
- I use swiss cheese in this dish. You can use any cheese you like – sharp cheddar cheese, gouda cheese, or gruyere cheese are all delicious.
- Can Homemade Quiche be made in advance? Yes! You can assemble the quiche ahead of time and refrigerate it overnight.
- Can Homemade Quiche be frozen? Yes! You can make this quiche ahead of time and freeze it baked or unbaked for later.
- I prefer to freeze the quiche unbaked. Assemble the quiche and place in the freezer. Once the quiche is frozen, place it in a freezer bag. When ready to bake, thaw the quiche in the refrigerator before baking as directed below.
- To freeze the baked quiche, Let the quiche cool to room temperature and wrap the pie plate with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. When ready to reheat, thaw and reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
- How long will Homemade Quiche last? The quiche will keep covered in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
What to Serve with Ham and Cheese Quiche
This easy quiche recipe is a favorite at our house. I always have one in the freezer for an easy meal. When it comes to what to serve alongside this quiche, I’ve got some delicious ideas for you!
- Start by serving a crisp green salad tossed with a tangy vinaigrette or a refreshing fruit salad for a burst of freshness.
- Additionally, consider offering a side of roasted potatoes or veggies for a hearty accompaniment that adds a satisfying crunch.
- And don’t forget some freshly baked bread or sweet rolls.
With these delicious pairings, this quiche will shine as the centerpiece of a memorable and satisfying meal! Looking for more side dish ideas? Here are some popular recipes from the website:
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Ham and Swiss Quiche
Equipment:
Ingredients:
- 1 (9-inch) frozen deep-dish pie crust
- 1 cup chopped ham
- 1 cup shredded swiss cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375ºF.
- Place ham and cheese in the bottom of the pie crust.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, onion powder, garlic pwoder, salt and pepper. Pour over ham and swiss.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until quiche is puffed.
Notes:
- I like to sauté the cooked ham in the skillet before adding it to the pie crust. I find that some cooked ham has high water content and can make the quiche runny.
- I did not thaw or precook the frozen pie crust before filling it.
- You can use a store-bought pie crust or homemade pie dough. Either is just fine.
- Feel free to add your favorite veggies to the quiche:
- onion
- bell pepper
- mushrooms
- broccoli
- spinach
- green onions
- diced tomatoes
- I use sharp cheddar cheese in this dish. You can use any cheese you like – swiss cheese, gouda cheese, or gruyere cheese are all delicious.
- Can Homemade Quiche be made in advance? Yes! You can assemble the quiche ahead of time and refrigerate it overnight.
- Can Homemade Quiche be frozen? Yes! You can make this quiche ahead of time and freeze it baked or unbaked for later.
- I prefer to freeze the quiche unbaked. Assemble the quiche and place in the freezer. Once the quiche is frozen, place it in a freezer bag. When ready to bake, thaw the quiche in the refrigerator before baking as directed below.
- To freeze the baked quiche, Let the quiche cool to room temperature and wrap the pie plate with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. When ready to reheat, thaw and reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
- How long will Homemade Quiche last? The quiche will keep covered in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
Steph
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Do you think that half and half can be substituted for the heavy cream?
Great and easy, used Wal-Mart deep dish pie shell. Recommend making this quiche. It's almost overflowing the crust so be careful putting in oven.
well i can't wait to make this. i love quiche and this recipe sounds too simple. get yourself on twitter, would love to keep up with your wonderful blog.
Fabulous. I was anxious to see the first creation in this dish and how it would look. I'm going to have to get me one. And oh yes, that quiche recipe looks wonderful.
I like the new dish. The quiche looks perfectly cooked! Having ham for dinner so I might make this one tomorrow morning for breakfast.
We are big quiche fans arounf here and yours looks excellent – especially in the fancy dish.