This Ham Spinach Quiche is one of my favorite Quiche Recipes. I love making quiche for breakfast, brunch and even dinner and this makes a lovely meal.
Fresh eggs, ham, spinach and cheese come together in this delicious savory meal .
Quiche is one of my favorite recipes to make because its delicious and easy.
It's also easy to change up depending on what veggies I have on hand.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
Easy Recipe. This recipe makes an easy brunch or breakfast quiche. Just a handful of ingredients and a few simple steps are needed to put this easy breakfast quiche together.
Delicious. The combination of ingredients make this quiche so delicious. It isl also a great way to use leftover ham.
Make Ahead Meal. You can also make this ahead of time and let family members reheat when they want. Quiche is great recipe you can easily make-ahead. Once cooled, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Ham and Spinach Quiche Ingredients
- Eggs - I use large eggs (Grade A) for this recipe.
- Cooked Ham - I love using traditional
- Fresh Spinach -
- Cheese - Medium Cheddar cheese is my favorite, but you can use Sharp Cheddar, Monterey Jack or a mixture of both to change it up.
- Milk - I like using 2% milk for this recipe. Whole milk or heavy cream works great too!
- pie crust - you can use a store-bought pie crust or a homemade pie crust. Personally, I like to use a pre-made crust to save time.
See recipe card for quantities.
Equipment
- large bowl
- whisk
- pie dish (unless using a pre-baked pie shell that has one)
- cookie sheet
How to Make Ham Spinach Cheese Quiche
Step by Step Instruction Overview
Step 1 - Heat oven to 350 degrees f. In a large bowl, mix eggs with whisk.
Step 2 - Add salt, pepper, nutmeg and milk.
Step 3 - Prepare crust. If using store-bought, pre bake crust.
Step 4 - Add ham into crust shell.
Step 5 - Add chopped spinach.
Step 6 - Add shredded cheese.
Step 7 - Pour egg mixture over pie crust.
Step 5 - Bake until set and crust is golden brown.
Remember to let cool before serving.
Substitutions
- Cheese - instead of cheddar, you can try Gruyere cheese, Fontina cheese, Swiss or Monterey jack cheese.
- Switch it Up - this quiche dish is the favorite way to use favorite ingredients
Timesaving Tips and Helpful Hints
- Some store-bought crusts tend to be thinner and can burn easily, especially around the edges. Covering them with aluminum foil will prevent them from becoming overcooked.
- For best results, let the quiche cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing..
- Store leftover quiche in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
What to Serve with Quiche
- sour cream
- hot sauce
- pico de gallo
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📖 Recipe
Ham Spinach Quiche
Ingredients
- 1 frozen pie crust thawed
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ cup milk
- ⅓ cup ham cooked and chopped
- ⅔ cup fresh spinach
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Thaw frozen pie crust as directed on package and make small fork holes in crust with fork. Place pie crust on a baking sheet.
- Pre-bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees f.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, salt, pepper and nutmeg using a whisk.
- Add the cooked spinach, ham and cheese to the pie pan.
- Pour egg mixture into crust.
- Place quiche on a cookie sheet and cook 25-35 minutes in 350°oven until top is golden and puffed.
- Let cool a few minutes before cutting.
Notes
- Some store-bought crusts tend to be thinner and can burn easily, especially around the edges. Covering them with aluminum foil will prevent them from becoming overcooked.
- For best results, let the quiche cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing..
- Store leftover quiche in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Kim
Love this recipe! It was easy to make and the whole family loved it!
Esme Slabbert
This is so up my alley, superb and lovely quiche.
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