Description
Make this simple, satisfying ham and cheese quiche using leftover ham. It creates a creamy egg custard pie perfect for a holiday morning or easy brunch.
Ingredients
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- 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
- 1 cup cooked ham, diced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup half-and-half or milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place the unbaked pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate.
- Sprinkle the diced ham evenly over the bottom of the pie crust. Top the ham with the shredded cheddar cheese.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Carefully pour the egg mixture over the ham and cheese in the pie crust.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the center is set and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Let the quiche cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This savory breakfast pie is great warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- If you do not have leftover ham, you can use deli ham, diced.
- For an extra rich custard, use heavy cream instead of half-and-half.
- You can substitute Gruyere or Swiss cheese for cheddar if you prefer a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 19
- Cholesterol: 150