Savory ham and cheese quiche features the classic combo of ham and Swiss.

We added chives for a touch of freshness.

Learn how to make a ham and cheese quiche.

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What’s the Difference Between Ham-and-Cheese Quiche and Quiche Lorraine?

Aquiche Lorraineand ham and cheese quiche are very similar.

Whole milk or half-and-half are good, too.

Southern Living Ham and Cheese Quiche ingredients

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To begin, you’ll need:

Can I Use Leftover Ham?

Yes, it’s possible for you to use leftover ham for this quiche.

Measure out eight ounces of meat, then dice it before adding to the egg mixture.

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Do You Pre-Bake a Quiche Crust?

How To Make Ham and Cheese Quiche Ahead of Time

Quiche is a wonderful make-ahead dish.

You’ll just want to reheat it until warm throughout in a low oven (about 300F).

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Cover with foil to prevent too much browning.

For example, if this will be a breakfast or bunch dish, consider serving with afruit saladandbreakfast potatoes.

Ingredients

1/2(14.1-oz.

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8oz.dicedham

Directions

Par-bake the crust:

Preheat oven to 375F.

Line dough with parchment paper and fill with pie weights.

Bake at 375F for 15 minutes.

Southern Living Ham and Cheese Quiche whisking together the eggs and other ingredients for the quiche filling

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Carefully remove pie weights and paper; pierce bottom of dough several times with a fork.

Bake until bottom of crust just starts to brown, about 5 minutes.

Make egg mixture:

Reduce oven temperature to 350F.

Southern Living Ham and Cheese Quiche adding the ham and cheese to the pie shell

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Whisk eggs in a large bowl until well blended.

Whisk in half-and-half, chives, mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Fill pie crust:

Arrange cheese and ham in pie crust.

Southern Living Ham and Cheese Quiche pouring the egg mixture into the pie shell

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Pour egg mixture into crust.

Place pie plate on a baking sheet.

Remove from oven and cool for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Southern Living Ham and Cheese Quiche placing the quiche on a baking sheet

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Southern Living Ham and Cheese Quiche after baking

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