Ham & Cheese Quiche – Dessert for Two

Ham and cheese quiche recipe that’s so easy to make! It makes use of store-bought pie crust, and comes collectively shortly. A terrific use for leftover ham, too!

This Ham Quiche Recipe makes an incredible breakfast!

I am unable to consider something I would slightly eat on a Sunday than this straightforward, straightforward to make forward meal. I am unable to make it by means of the Easter season with out consuming ham and cheese quiche a couple of instances. Nonetheless, if you happen to made it by means of Easter with out it, you’ll absolutely see it the next week as a manner to make use of up leftover Easter ham.

One other wonderful means to make use of leftover ham is my insanely addictive ham and cheese casserole! I really like that recipe!

However even when it isn’t Easter time, I depend on quiche to supply a fast and filling breakfast on-the-go. I really like that I can pre-slice it and maintain it within the fridge. I pop it within the toaster oven to reheat so the crust stays crispy. Then, I eat it within the college drop-off line whereas I inch ahead at a snail’s tempo. I’ve even been capable of persuade Camille to eat the small cups of it.

For the instances when you do not wish to make an enormous quiche that serves 8-10 folks, make little quiche cups in a muffin pan! I am going to embody each recipes beneath!

This can be a normal measurement muffin pan, and you will get 4 quiche cups with each bit of store-bought pie dough. Normally, two are available in a field, so you may make 8 mini quiche at a time, too.

Substances for Ham Quiche

The nice information is that ham and cheese quiche requires such few substances!

• Retailer purchased pie crust. Sure, you may make your grandmother’s prize-winning pie crust. Or, you might simply use store-bought and save the time, soiled dishes, and mess. The selection is yours.
• Leftover ham. If you haven’t any leftover, you should purchase chopped ham within the deli part of your grocery retailer.
• Shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack. These are simply my cheeses of selection. You need to use any kind of white cheese you want, however I do suggest sticking with the extra-sharp cheddar as a result of it flavors your entire quiche.
• Eggs. You in all probability noticed that one coming.
• Heavy cream. Dairy combined with eggs is what makes the silky custard a part of our quiche.
• Chives. Utterly non-obligatory, however very tasty.
• Spices. I exploit garlic powder and onion powder in just about all the things I cook dinner today, as a result of it makes all the things style so savory and scrumptious.

The best way to make Ham and Cheese Quiche

1. Learn the instructions on the pie crust box–you’ll in all probability have to thaw it on the counter to make it pliable. Drape it in a 9″ pie plate or use a spherical biscuit cutter to chop 4 circles out for mini quiches.
2. In a big bowl, whisk collectively the eggs very effectively, adopted by the cream. As soon as this combination is homogenous, whisk in all the things else: shredded cheese, spices, herbs, and chopped leftover ham.
3. Pour the custard combination into the crust. Earlier than you slide it right into a preheated oven, use a butter knife to make sure the substances are evenly distributed within the crust. You do not need one piece to have all the ham!
4. Bake, let cool briefly after which serve.

What to serve with Ham Cheese Quiche

I serve quiche with a easy spring salad with a tangy French dressing on the aspect. The precise quiche is so wealthy, so it actually wants a lightweight spring combine salad with a tangy dressing.

Storing this Ham and Cheese Quiche Recipe

Retailer leftover quiche coated within the fridge for as much as 3 days. You’ll be able to freeze leftover quiche if tightly wrapped in freezer containers for as much as 3 months. Defrost within the fridge in a single day, heat by means of gently within the oven and serve.

The best way to reheat Ham & Cheese Quiche

As talked about, I like to make the large batch model of this ham and cheese quiche to have for breakfasts all week lengthy. So as to retailer leftover quiche, slice it up, let it cool fully, after which retailer it in air-tight containers. To reheat, place one slice (or one mini quiche cup) in a toaster oven or oven set to heat/ 250°F till heat, about 10-Quarter-hour.

I do not suggest heating quiche within the microwave, because the crust can get soggy and moist. A crisp, buttery crust is paramount right here! Each recipes for the large and small variations are beneath within the recipe card–enjoy!