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. An important use for leftover ham, too!

This Ham Quiche Recipe makes an important breakfast!

I can not consider something I might somewhat eat on a Sunday than this easy, straightforward to make forward meal. I can not make it via the Easter season with out consuming ham and cheese quiche just a few occasions. Nevertheless, when you made it via 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 good way to make use of leftover ham is my insanely addictive ham and cheese casserole! I really like that recipe!

However even when it is not 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 hold 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 occasions when you do not wish to make a large quiche that serves 8-10 individuals, make little quiche cups in a muffin pan! I am going to embrace each recipes beneath!

It is a customary dimension 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.

Components for Ham Quiche

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

• Retailer purchased pie crust. Sure, you may make your grandmother’s prize-winning pie crust. Or, you may simply use store-bought and save the time, soiled dishes, and mess. The selection is yours.
• Leftover ham. If you have no 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 should use any kind of white cheese you want, however I do advocate sticking with the extra-sharp cheddar as a result of it flavors the complete quiche.
• Eggs. You most likely 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 take advantage of garlic powder and onion powder in just about every thing I prepare dinner as of late, as a result of it makes every thing style so savory and scrumptious.

How you can make Ham and Cheese Quiche

1. Learn the instructions on the pie crust box–you’ll most likely must 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 properly, adopted by the cream. As soon as this combination is homogenous, whisk in every thing 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 components are evenly distributed within the crust. You don’t 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 light-weight spring combine salad with a tangy dressing.

Storing this Ham and Cheese Quiche Recipe

Retailer leftover quiche lined within the fridge for as much as 3 days. You possibly can freeze leftover quiche if tightly wrapped in freezer containers for as much as 3 months. Defrost within the fridge in a single day, heat via gently within the oven and serve.

How you can reheat Ham & Cheese Quiche

As talked about, I like to make the massive batch model of this ham and cheese quiche to have for breakfasts all week lengthy. To be able 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 advocate 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 massive and small variations are beneath within the recipe card–enjoy!