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, then add ham, cheese, and eggs.
Equipment
- Medium pan
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 and pepper
- 1-1/2 cups diced/cubed cooked ham see note 1
- 1 cup Swiss cheese freshly grated
- 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese freshly shredded
- Chopped chives optional garnish
- Cooked and chopped bacon optional garnish
Instructions
- 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.
- Melt the butter in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add 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.
- Gently stir in cubed ham and both cheeses. Stir in the cooked onion and garlic.
- Leaving pie crust on baking sheet, carefully pour filling into crust (don’t overfill; discard extra if needed). Bake on the lower oven rack for 35–42 minutes, or until set and very slightly jiggly in the center.
- Serve warm with optional garnishes as desired.
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Recipe Notes
Note 1: Use leftover cooked holiday ham or store-bought.
Storage: Cool quiche for 2 hours, then store in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. To reheat, cover with foil and bake at 325°F until heated through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | 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 have made many, many quiches and thought of looking for a different recipe. While this recipe didn’t pop up at the top of my Google search (I had to scroll down quite a bit), I am glad I tried it.
It was super easy and super good which my entire family enjoyed. Hate to say this, but it beat a lot of the previous quiches I had made before!! Definitely a keeper for my future quiche meals.
I am so thrilled to hear this! Thank you so much Addie! You need to try my quiche lorraine next!
Made this for a church brunch and it was awesome. Probably the best I’ve had!
So thrilled to hear this! Thanks Cindy!
Quite possibly the best quiche I’ve ever had and I worked in a place called La Bonne Quiche. Even my kids who were claiming they don’t like quiche, were fighting over leftovers.
This is the best compliment ever! Thanks so much Jessie!
This took way longer to cook. How to stop base becoming soggy
Is your oven correctly calibrated?
This looks excellent, but I’m trying to cut back on calories. Do I make any changes in baking time if I make this crust less?
Thank you.
You’d definitely want to skip the par-baking time. Other than that, I haven’t tested this crustless. You’d probably just need to watch it closely! Let me know if you give it a try!
I didn’t care for the garlic and Italian
Seasoning in the recipe, next time I will
skip that!
You can absolutely leave out! 🙂
Wow! I always thought making a Quiche would be hard, WRONG! Can’t wait to try this!😄😄😄
I am so thrilled to hear this! Thanks so much for your comment!
Great recipe! I just love this recipe & always get compliments when I serve it.
I am so thrilled to hear this! Thanks so much Lisa! 🙂
I want
You need to try! 🙂
Enjoyed this very much. Next time I’ll cut down the onions for my husband
It’s totally customizable! So glad you enjoyed! Thanks Yolanda! 🙂
Can I make this quiche and bake it the day before and how do I reheat it the next morning?
I would prepare the filling and par-bake the crust but keep both separate then assemble and bake morning of!