Savory Ham & Cheese Quiche Recipe for Brunch or Dinner

Ham and Cheese Quiche is delicious and simple to make. Use a store-bought pie crust, then add ham, cheese, and eggs for a satisfying brunch or breakfast option.

The Best Ham and Cheese Quiche

This quiche is my go-to for brunches and breakfast gatherings. It takes about 15 minutes to prep and bakes into a creamy, flavorful custard studded with ham and melty cheese. I recently made several of these for a baby-shower brunch and they disappeared fast—definitely make more than you expect to need.

Ham And Cheese Quiche Ingredients

• Frozen pie crust: A ready-to-bake crust saves time; deep-dish is best.
• Butter, onion, garlic: Sautéed to build a savory base.
• Eggs and half-and-half: Make the rich custard that sets the quiche.
• Italian seasoning, salt, pepper: Simple seasonings to enhance flavor.
• Cooked ham: Leftover holiday ham or store-bought diced ham work well.
• Swiss and sharp cheddar cheese: Freshly shredded for best melting and texture.

How To Make Ham And Cheese Quiche

1. Preheat and pre-bake crust: Heat oven to 375°F. Place the unwrapped frozen pie crust on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool briefly.
2. Sauté aromatics: Melt butter in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Cook diced onion 3–5 minutes until soft and translucent. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. Mix custard: Whisk 4 large eggs until lightly beaten. Add 1 cup half-and-half, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste (for guidance, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper).
4. Combine filling: Stir in 1-1/2 cups chopped cooked ham, 1 cup shredded Swiss, 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar, and the cooked onion and garlic.
5. Fill and bake: With the crust on the baking sheet, carefully pour the filling into the crust without overfilling. Bake on the lower oven rack for 35–42 minutes, until the quiche is set and slightly jiggly in the center. Let rest briefly before slicing.

Tips For Success

• If the crust browns too quickly, shield the edge with foil or a pie shield to prevent burning.
• Pre-baking the crust helps avoid a soggy bottom; bake the quiche on the lower oven rack for a crisp crust.
• Avoid over-baking — the center should still have a slight jiggle for a creamy texture when cooled.
• For a crustless version, spray a pie dish with nonstick spray, add the filling, and bake 35–42 minutes until set.

More Breakfast Recipes

• Baked Oatmeal — like eating dessert for breakfast
• French Toast — a classic, rich version
• Oven-Roasted Breakfast Potatoes — simple and delicious
• Easy Banana Bread — moist and flavorful
• Banana Crepes — filled with an easy custard

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Ham and Cheese Quiche

By Chelsea Lords

Simply delicious and effortless: a store-bought pie crust filled with ham, cheese, and a rich egg custard.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 (9-inch) frozen ready-to-bake deep-dish pie crust
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced (about 3/4 cup)
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1-1/2 cups chopped cooked ham
• 1 cup Swiss cheese, freshly grated
• 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
• Chopped chives, optional garnish
• Cooked and chopped bacon, optional garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake the unwrapped frozen pie crust on a baking sheet for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool briefly.
2. Melt butter in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook 3–5 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook about 30 seconds; set aside to cool slightly.
3. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until lightly beaten. Stir in half-and-half, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste.
4. Gently fold in the chopped ham, Swiss, Cheddar, and the cooked onion and garlic.
5. Leaving the crust on the baking sheet, carefully pour the filling into the crust without overfilling. Bake on the lower oven rack for 35–42 minutes, until set with a slight jiggle in the center. Serve warm with optional garnishes.

Recipe Notes

Note: Use leftover holiday ham or store-bought diced ham for convenience.

Storage: Cool the quiche for 2 hours before refrigerating for up to 3 days or freezing for up to 2 months. To reheat, cover with foil and bake at 325°F until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving |
Calories: 223 kcal |
Carbohydrates: 4 g |
Protein: 15 g |
Fat: 17 g

Nutrition information is approximate and automatically calculated.