Description
Make this satisfying ham and cheese quiche using leftover ham for an easy, savory breakfast pie perfect for any holiday morning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
- 1 cup diced cooked ham
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Place your unbaked pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate.
- Scatter the diced ham evenly over the bottom of the pie crust.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the ham layer.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, and milk until they are well combined.
- Stir in the salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Carefully pour the egg mixture over the ham and cheese in the pie crust.
- Bake for 40 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.
Notes
- You can substitute Gruyere or Swiss cheese for cheddar if you prefer a different flavor profile.
- If you want a richer custard, replace the milk with an equal amount of heavy cream.
- This savory breakfast pie freezes well after baking; cool completely, wrap tightly, and freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 150