Description
A comforting and savory pie made with eggs, cream, cheese, and diced ham baked in a flaky crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 store-bought 9-inch pie crust
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup diced ham (smoked or honey-baked)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped spinach or bell peppers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Unroll pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate and gently press to fit.
- Whisk eggs and milk together in a bowl until fluffy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Fold in diced ham, shredded cheddar, and optional vegetables if using.
- Pour mixture into prepared crust.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until set and golden brown on top.
- Allow quiche to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Using fresh ingredients enhances the flavor. Allow to cool slightly for better slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 180mg