Ham and Cheese Quiche is simply delicious and easy-to-make! Just use a store-bought pie crust, add ham, cheese, and eggs.
The Best Ham and Cheese Quiche
When I think of brunch or hosting breakfast gatherings, this ham and cheese quiche is the first dish that comes to mind. It’s not only incredibly easy to make and prep only takes 15 minutes, but it’s also absolutely delicious!
A week ago, I hosted a baby shower for my sister with a brunch theme, and I made a variety of this ham and cheese quiche along with a quiche Lorraine. They were a huge hit—there weren’t any leftovers!
One thing I’ve learned is to always make more than you think you’ll need because this quiche is simply that good.
Ham And Cheese Quiche Ingredients
- Frozen Pie Crust: Pre-made keeps things quick but you can make your own pie crust.
- Butter, Onion, Garlic: Creates the flavor base.
- Eggs, Half-and-Half: Forms the custard base of the quiche, giving it a creamy texture.
- Italian Seasoning, Salt, Pepper: Seasonings enhance the overall flavor.
- Cooked Ham: Use any leftover ham in this Ham Fried Rice.
- Swiss and Cheddar Cheese: It’s best freshly shredded.
How To Make Ham And Cheese Quiche
- Pre-bake crust for 10 minutes.
- Cook onions in butter until soft; let cool.
- Whisk eggs, half-and-half, and seasonings.
- Add diced ham, Swiss, and Cheddar.
- Pour mixture into crust and bake on a sheet pan.
Tips For Success
- Keep an eye on the Ham and Cheese Quiche as it bakes. If the crust browns too quickly, cover the outer edge with foil or a pie shield.
- Pre-bake the crust to prevent a soggy bottom, and place the quiche on the lower oven rack for an evenly golden and crisp crust.
- Avoid over-baking; the quiche should have a slight jiggle in the center for creaminess.
- For a crustless quiche, spray a pie dish with non-stick spray, add the filling, and bake for 35-42 minutes.
Storage
Ham And Cheese Quiche Storage Tips
- Make-Ahead: Prepare filling and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Pour into crust before baking.
- Leftovers: Cool quiche for 2 hours, then refrigerate tightly covered for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Cover with foil and bake at 325°F until heated through.
- Freezing: Baked quiche stores for up to 2 months in an airtight container.
More Breakfast Recipes
- Baked Oatmeal like eating dessert for breakfast
- French Toast from a famous Utah bakery
- Delicious oven roasted Breakfast Potatoes
- Easy Banana Bread moist and flavorful
- Banana Crepes with an easy custard filling
Ham and Cheese Quiche
Ham and Cheese Quiche: Simply delicious and effortless! Just use a store-bought pie crust, add ham, cheese, and eggs.
Ingredients
- 1 (9-inch) frozen ready-to-bake pie crust (MUST be deep dish)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced (3/4 cup)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper
- 1 and 1/2 cups diced/cubed cooked ham (Note 1)
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, freshly grated
- 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- Optional garnish: chopped chives, cooked & chopped bacon
Instructions
- PAR BAKE CRUST: Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake unwrapped frozen pie crust on baking sheet for 10 minutes. Then, remove from the oven and let cool briefly.
- ONION AND GARLIC: Melt the butter in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add in diced onion and cook 3-5 minutes or until soft and translucent. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove, set aside, and allow to cool slightly.
- HAM & CHEESE: Gently stir in cubed ham and both cheeses. Stir in the cooked onion and garlic.
- BAKE: Leaving pie crust on baking sheet, carefully pour filling into crust (don't over-fill; discard extra if needed). Bake on the lower oven rack for 35 to 42 minutes, or until set and very slightly jiggly in the center.
- SERVE: Serve warm with optional garnishes as desired.
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Recipe Notes
Note 1: Use leftover cooked holiday ham or store-bought.
Nutrition
Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 453mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 542IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 259mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I looked through quite a few recipes for quiche and yours stood out it has all the ingredients that I love I added fresh thyme but everything else is yours. My son is in town from Charleston, and he was very happy!!
I am so happy to hear this! SO glad you guys were able to enjoy this Ham and Cheese Quiche! 🙂
It was okay. I followed the recipe almost exactly except that I took it out after 44 minutes, not 42, but I feel it still could have cooked for another 2 or 3 minutes. I did precook the pie crust for 10 minutes as stated, but it still seemed soggy to me. My husband liked it, but he’s not hard to please.
I made the quiche recipe as was written, except I skipped the blind baking of the crust and it came out delicious. I was a little worried about the Italian seasoning spice, but it turned out great. It was not overpowering and added some flavor to the quiche. I only had cheddar cheese so I made it with that. You can really use any combination of cheese’s you have on hand.
I am so happy you loved this Ham and Cheese Quiche! Thanks so much for your comment Patty!
Absolutely delicious and so easy to make. I cook several at a time and freeze. Heat up frozen at 375 degrees and the crust stays flaky.
Thank you
I’m thrilled to hear this! Thanks Deborah! 🙂
I’ve made this a couple of days before cooking it & froze it. I cooked after thawing & it was delicious. No crust was used.
Awesome to know it freezes well! Thanks for your comment Brenda! 🙂
Amazing recipe ….Thank you
So happy to hear! Thanks Cynthia! 🙂
This is easy and delicious served it at my granddaughters bridesmaid brunch was a hit🥰☺
Yay! So happy it was a hit! Thanks Elizabeth! 🙂
I made this recipe tonight and substituted the 1/2 and 1/2 with 2% milk, and melted 2 Tblsp cream cheese into the cooked onions. It came out absolutely perfect and looked exactly like the picture! It was delicious too. Wonderful recipe.
I am so happy to hear this! Thanks Linda! 🙂
It was amazing! My husband and I were so impressed with how well it turned out. Given the fact that I am a terrific cook and have never prepared a quiche before, I was truly shocked at how delicious it was. YUMMY 😋
So happy to hear that! Thank you so much Sue 🙂
I added mushrooms to the butter and onions after the onions became transparent. It was delicious!
Sounds delicious!