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Ham and Broccoli Quiche
A combination of half-and-half and whisked eggs make the best quiche with ham, broccoli, and cheddar cheese nestled in a perfectly baked crust.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 308 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 1 all-butter 9-inch single crust pie shell
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 ½ cups diced ham
- ⅓ cup diced yellow onion
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups half-and-half , or whole milk
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Par-bake a frozen pie shell lined with a bag of beans (or line with tin foil and use beans or pie weights) for 40 minutes as directed in my all-butter pie crust recipe.
- Once the pie shell has pre-baked, remove it from the oven, set the beans or aluminum foil aside, and raise the oven temperature to 375°F.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add the ham and onion and cook until the onion is softened. While the onions cook, bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add the broccoli and blanch for 1 minute then drain the broccoli, roughly chop it, and set aside.
- Scatter the cheese on the pre-baked pie shell then layer the ham and onion, and then the broccoli.
- Whisk the half-and-half with the eggs and white pepper in a bowl or a 4-cup measuring cup. Pour the custard over the layered ingredients, filling the pie shell to the brim but not overflowing. Depending on how deep your pie tin is, you may have extra custard you can discard.
- Bake the quiche for 30-35 minutes or until the top puffs and begins to brown and a cake tester or toothpick comes out clean while the center may still be somewhat jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack where the egg will continue to set. Cut into slices and serve warm or at room temperature. If making ahead, bring to room temperature for 15-30 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Serve quiche warm or at room temperature.
- To reheat quiche in the oven, tent the quiche with aluminum foil and place the quiche in a 350°F oven for 20-25 minutes. Test for temperature and warm longer if desired.
- To reheat quiche in the microwave, set the power at 50% and microwave for 2 minutes, then in 30-second increments until you reach your desired temp.
Nutrition Information
Calories
308kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
132mg
(44%)
Sodium
832mg
(35%)
Potassium
188mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
589IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
189mg
(19%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 308
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 308kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 132mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 832mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 589IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 189mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.