Ham and Cheese Quiche

Make a classic ham and cheese quiche for Easter brunch! This recipe calls for a store-bought crust and easy, stir-together filling. You can even make it ahead!

By Erin Merhar Published: Dec 19, 2022

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Yields:

6 - 8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Caitlin BenselYields: 6 - 8 serving(s)Prep Time: 10 minsTotal Time: 50 minsSavePrintUp your brunch game with a homemade ham and cheese quiche! Like all breakfast casseroles, quiche is an excellent make-ahead dish for your Easter brunch or a quick lunch idea any time of year. Salty ham and melty cheese combine for the classic, crowd-pleasing filling, and for a shortcut, this quiche recipe calls for a store-bought crust, that you don't even have to par-bake! The filling is simple, too: It's whisked together in a bowl with no stove-top cooking required.

You have a few options! You can visit the deli counter at your local grocery store and request 8 ounces of your favorite ham. Or, if you have extra holiday ham on hand, just use that! Dice the ham into bite-size pieces before adding it to the pie crust.

Yes! Just be sure to cook the bacon until it's crisp, let it drain on paper towels, and crumble before adding it to your pie crust.

Ingredients

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F with a baking sheet on the center rack. Fit the pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate (not deep dish). Fold the edges of the crust under and crimp as you like. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, parsley, mustard, flour, salt, and pepper.

Step 3

Sprinkle the ham, cheddar cheese, and shallot in the bottom of the chilled pie crust. Pour in the egg mixture.

Step 4

Place the quiche on the preheated baking sheet and bake for 40 to 45 minutes until puffed around the edges and the center is set. Let cool on the baking sheet for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving. Top with more parsley, if you like.