Easy Ham and Spinach Quiche (Great for Leftover Ham)
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This Ham Spinach Quiche is one of my favorite Quiche Recipes. I love making quiche for breakfast and 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. Like my Spinach and Feta quiche, my Bacon and Cheese quiche, this wonderful quiche is so easy to make and you can make it ahead of time if you like too!
It’s also easy to change up depending on what veggies I have on hand.
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.Easy Recipe. A store-bought pie crust and a handful of everyday ingredients are all you need. The prep takes about 15 minutes, and the oven does the rest.
Perfect for Leftover Ham. This is one of my favorite ways to use up leftover holiday ham from Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas. Diced deli ham or a ham steak works just as well. If you have more ham left over, try my Ham Spinach Pasta or Creamy Ham Dip.
Make Ahead Meal. Bake it the night before and reheat slices in the morning. After it cools, refrigerate it for up to 4 days or freeze it for up to 3 months. That makes it great for busy weekday breakfasts, holiday mornings and brunch with guests.
Feeds a Crowd. One quiche makes 6 generous slices. If you’re hosting brunch, bake a second one, such as my Quiche Lorraine with Spinach and Bacon or Tomato Spinach Quiche, so guests can choose.
Ham and Spinach Quiche Ingredients
- Eggs – I use large eggs (Grade A) for this recipe.
- Cooked Ham – Leftover holiday ham is perfect here. If you’re making one from scratch, my Smoked Ham Recipe leaves plenty for this quiche.
- Fresh Spinach -Love spinach in your quiche? Try my Spinach and Feta Quiche or Tomato Spinach Quiche next.
- 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.
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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
- Swap the Ham for Bacon. Use crumbled cooked bacon instead of ham, like in my Easy Bacon Cheese Quiche or Quiche Lorraine with Spinach and Bacon.
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
- Fresh salad: a light Spring Greens Salad or Pear Salad with Feta
- Crispy potatoes: Bacon Hash Browns
- Something from the oven: Blueberry Scones, Pumpkin Scones in the fall, or Apple Sour Cream Muffins
- Something to sip: a Banana Smoothie or one of these Healthy Fruit Smoothies
- Toppings: sour cream, hot sauce or Pico de Gallo with Avocado
More Easy Quiche Recipe Ideas
Ham Spinach Quiche
Equipment
- casserole server
Ingredients
- 1 frozen pie crust thawed
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup ham cooked and chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 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. Bake 25–35 minutes, until the edges are set and the center jiggles just slightly (160°F on an instant-read thermometer).
- 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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Love this recipe! It was easy to make and the whole family loved it!
This is so up my alley, superb and lovely quiche.
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I have swiss cheese and wondering if I should try it with this recipe?
Absolutely try it!
My family loved it as well! I added chopped mushrooms and it was so good. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
For starters, this is a Great recipe as is!
I didn’t change a thing.
But have changed it up when I’ve had a taste for something different. Swiss cheese, broccoli or sausage, or adding a half of the milk with heavy cream.
Keeping the eggs, nutmeg, milk and S&P the same. I made it crustless too. Point is the milk-egg mixture is perfect. Use your imagination, for the flavors you’re looking for.
Can you use heavy cream instead of milk
Yes you can.