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Ham and Cheese Quiche

A delightful, creamy quiche filled with diced ham, sharp cheddar, and a rich custard, all nestled in a flaky pie crust—perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust and Filling
  • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup diced cooked ham
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese Can substitute with other cheese varieties.
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter)
  • 0.5 cup finely chopped onion
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon butter For sautéing onions.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and place the pie crust in a pie dish, prepping it according to package instructions if using store-bought.
  2. In a pan over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the onions until soft. Add the diced ham and warm it through.
  3. Evenly distribute the ham-onion mixture and shredded cheese in the pie crust.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, then pour this mixture over the fillings in the crust.
  5. Bake for 35–40 minutes until the quiche is set and golden.
  6. Allow to cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve.

Notes

This quiche can be refrigerated for up to 3-4 days or frozen for 2 months. Make sure to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.