Ham and Cheese Quiche

Name: Ham and Cheese Quiche
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2 quiches (6 servings each)
Ingredients: 1 package (14.1 ounces) refrigerated pie crust; 2 cups diced fully cooked ham; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 2 teaspoons dried minced onion; 4 large eggs; 2 cups half-and-half cream; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min.

Yield 2 quiches (6 servings each)

Test Kitchen Approved

This easy ham and cheese quiche recipe is a fantastic way to use up leftover ham. It makes two quiches, so enjoy one today and pop the other in the freezer for later.

Ingredients

1 package (14.1 ounces) refrigerated pie crust
2 cups diced fully cooked ham
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
4 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°. Unroll pie doughs into two 9-in. pie plates; flute edges. Line unpricked pie crusts with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake until light golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottom is golden brown, 3-5 minutes longer. Cool on wire racks.
Divide ham, cheese and onion between shells. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, cream, salt and pepper until blended. Pour into crusts. Cover edges loosely with foil. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 349 calories, 23g fat (12g saturated fat), 132mg cholesterol, 596mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 13g protein.

When I was expecting our daughter, I made and froze this cheesy ham quiche as well as several other dishes. After her birth, it was nice to have dinner in the freezer when my husband and I were too tired to cook. —Christena Palmer, Green River, Wyoming

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