Description
This Cheesy Ham Spinach Quiche is a delicious and hearty dish featuring a flaky pie crust filled with a savory blend of ham, fresh spinach, green onions, and a mix of Swiss and cheddar cheeses. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner, this quiche combines creamy eggs and milk with flavorful seasonings baked to a golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 store-bought or homemade pie crust
Filling
- 2 cups spinach, packed and roughly chopped
- 7 to 8 ounces thinly sliced ham, diced (preferably deli-sliced Black Forest ham)
- 1/2 cup green onion, thinly sliced
- 6 oz sliced Swiss cheese (about 6 slices)
- 6 oz sliced cheddar cheese (about 6 slices)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare crust: Preheat the oven to 375˚F. Roll out the pie crust to about 12 inches in diameter and gently place it into a 9-inch pie pan, ensuring it fits evenly with no tears.
- Layer cheeses on crust: Arrange 3 slices of Swiss cheese and 3 slices of cheddar cheese on the bottom of the prepared pie crust in an even layer.
- Mix filling: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the beaten eggs and milk until smooth. Add the diced ham, chopped spinach, and thinly sliced green onions, mixing well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Assemble quiche: Pour the egg and ham mixture evenly over the cheese layer in the pie crust. Then, arrange the remaining slices of Swiss and cheddar cheese on top of the filling. Sprinkle the black pepper and paprika evenly over the surface.
- Bake and serve: Bake the quiche in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the egg mixture is fully set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow it to cool for 2 minutes before slicing. Serve warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach and thoroughly drain any excess water to avoid a soggy crust.
- Feel free to substitute milk with half-and-half for a richer texture.
- Adjust seasonings such as black pepper and paprika to your preference.
- The quiche can be made ahead and refrigerated; reheat gently before serving.
- If using frozen pie crust, thaw according to package instructions before use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Brunch, Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of quiche)
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
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