Ham and Cheese Quiche
This is the best ham and cheese quiche recipe that you can use for the best quiche or a make-ahead breakfast.
Servings 8
Calories 321kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter - unsalted
- ½ cup onion finely diced
- 1 tbsp garlic finely minced
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup half-and-half or milk
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme finely chopped - or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 ½ cups ham diced
- 1 cup swiss cheese grated
- 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
- 1 frozen deep dish pie crust
Serving
Chives, chopped, optional
Green onions, chopped, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter.
- Add the onions and cook until the onions are tender, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook 30-60 seconds or until fragrant.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly while you prepare the filling.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until lightly beaten.
- Add the half-and-half, thyme, salt, and pepper and whisk until combined.
- Stir in the onion mixture, ham, and cheese.
- Pour the filling mixture into the pie crust.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Serve warm or chilled with garnishes, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 605mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 262mg | Iron: 0.4mg | Net Carbohydrates: 3g