• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Served From Scratch
  • Home
  • About Me
  • Recipes
  • Accessibility

Home » Dinner » Spinach, Ham, and Cheddar Quiche

Spinach, Ham, and Cheddar Quiche

May 22, 2014 by Tracy | Updated June 27, 2020 This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

5983 shares
  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Email
  • Yummly
  • Mix
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
a close up of a top of a quiche with spinach and ham with Pinterest pin text.
cheddar and spinach and eggs and ham being poured into a pie crust
a raw quiche in a pie dish and cooked quiche with Pinterest pin text.
spinach, ham, cheddar, salt, pepper, ham, onion, and a cooked quiche and Pinterest text.
cooked spinach ham and cheddar quiche with Pinterest pin text.

This Spinach, Ham, and Cheddar Quiche is the perfect breakfast, brunch, or dinner meal.  It's incredibly easy to make and is the perfect way to use up some leftover ham!

cooked spinach ham and cheddar quiche.

I don't know where it came from or why, but I had a serious hankering for some quiche. A quiche with ham and cheese, which meant it was time to make our well loved Spinach, Ham, and Cheddar Quiche!

Recipe Video

Ingredients Needed

ham, spinach, cheddar, milk, eggs, onion, garlic, and salt and pepper on counter
  • Ham - This is one of our favorite ways to use up some leftover holiday ham.
  • Fresh Spinach - A fresh bunch or about 12 oz. This is definitely a quiche that Popeye would approve of - it's packed! You can use frozen spinach, but you have to be sure that it is thawed and drained.
  • Cheddar Cheese - Extra sharp is our favorite, but mild or just sharp is delicious, too.
  • Garlic and Onion - Staples in our cooking.
  • Milk - 2% is what we usually have on hand but 1% or even whole would work.
  • Eggs - Of course!
  • Salt and Pepper

And of course, a pie dough. We usually keep a dough or two in our freezer for instances just like this! You could also totally use a pre-made dough from the grocery store, but I personally think that there's nothing like a homemade dough!

frozen pie dough opened up from foil
  • All Purpose Flour
  • Butter
  • Salt
  • Cold Water

Step-by-Step Instructions

pie crust laid out in pan and then baked and trimmed

First Step: Prep your crust by lining your dough in a pie dish, trimming the edges and giving it a quick 10 minute pre-bake. This is called the Blind Bake and it's what helps prevent your crust from becoming soggy.

sauteed spinach and spinach and a whisk in a bowl with eggs

Second Step: Saute the onion, garlic, and ham.

Third Step: Whisk together eggs, milk, and salt and pepper.

cooked spinach and ham with cheddar being added to pie dish with whisked eggs

Fourth Step: Add whisked eggs to pie dish with crust and then add spinach, ham, onions, and cheddar cheese.

Fifth Step: Bake!

cooked spinach ham and cheddar quiche

Spinach, Ham, and Cheddar Quiche deliciousness.  Ham, cheddar, spinach, and cheese all baked into a buttery flaky pie crust?  Yes, please! I mean what's not to love about a ham and cheese quiche?

This had become not only one of our go-to leftover ham recipes, but also egg recipes!

For another great leftover ham recipe, check out our French Onion Soup From Scratch and Croque Monsieur!

Other Favorite Egg Dishes

Spinach and Feta Egg Cups

Crustless Spinach and Feta Quiche

Avocado Baked Eggs

Homemade Shakshouka

Turmeric Spinach and Eggs

Perfect Soft Scrambled Eggs

FAQ

The bottom of my quiche was soggy.

That means you didn't do a blind bake! Pre-baking your crust will help prevent this.

My quiche was watery.

You need to be sure you're pre-cooking your veggies that you're adding to release their liquid. Otherwise they will release the liquid into your lovely quiche!

Can I add other vegetables?

Definitely! Just make sure you cook them first!

Can I make this crustless?

Yup! Just butter (grease) your pie dish well and sprinkle with some cheese before adding eggs and fillings.

Can I use frozen spinach?

Yes, just be sure to thaw and drain it.

Enjoy! As always, if you make this recipe or any of my others, I love to hear what you think! Leave a comment below, email me, or you can find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest!

Spinach, Ham, and Cheddar Quiche

Everything you need in one delicious pie dish!
4.54 from 83 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Pie Crust Resting Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Author: Tracy

Equipment

  • 9 inch pie dish

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cubed cooked thick cut ham
  • 1 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 bunch of cleaned spinach 12 oz
  • 1/2 cup of diced white onion
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 -2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 cup milk 2% is our preferred but you can use whatever you have.
  • 4 eggs
  • salt and pepper to taste

Pie Crust

  • 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1/2 cup slightly chilled salted butter, cubed see notes for unsalted
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

Make Pie Crust

  • Sift flour, add salt, and then cut in the butter until dough is a consistency similar to bread crumbs.  Slowly add the cold water and once combined shape into a smooth ball (don't over work), wrap in foil, and put in fridge to cool / rest for at least 30 minutes.
  • Blind bake the crust. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.  After 30 minutes, remove from fridge and roll out into a large circular shape on a floured surface. Gently place the dough over and into a 9 inch 1 1/4 inch deep pie pan (standard size) and then cut off excess around the edges.  Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add garlic and onions to a saute pan with olive oil.  Saute until onions are translucent. Add ham and then spinach and cook until spinach is wilted.  
  •  In a large bowl, add eggs and milk and whisk vigorously.  Then add ham, onions, and spinach and mix, then add cheese and mix all together.
  • Slowly pour the mixture into the pre-baked pie crust and then add to oven.  Bake for 40-50 minutes until middle is done and set. Edges should be browned, center set but still a little jiggly. Let cool for at least 10 minutes and then enjoy!

Notes

To use unsalted butter for pie crust, just increase salt in recipe by 1/8 teaspoon. 
If using a pre-made pie crust, blind bake crust and follow all other instructions.
If using frozen spinach, be sure to thaw and drain it of any excess liquid. 
Customize with your other favorite veggies - just be sure to cook them first to release any liquid. 

Nutrition

Calories: 647kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 281mg | Sodium: 1176mg | Potassium: 342mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1313IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 319mg | Iron: 3mg
Tried this Recipe? Tag me Today!Tag me @ServedFromScratch or use #ServedFromScratch!

Did you like this recipe? Sign up to get new recipes weekly!

You have Successfully Subscribed!

« Sauerkraut from Scratch
NY Deli Rye Bread »
5983 shares
  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Email
  • Yummly
  • Mix

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Darlene Bliss

    January 18, 2022 at 4:22 pm

    Fantastic, I added about a cup of sliced, sautéed mushrooms that I had leftover! I can’t wait to try some of your other recipes 😊

    Reply
    • Tracy

      January 19, 2022 at 4:57 am

      That's great to hear, Darlene! Thanks so much for sharing - enjoy!!

      Reply
  2. Rodney A Lewis

    October 30, 2021 at 1:15 am

    Very good recipe. I've been a fan of crustless quiche for some time, and often stir in a half cup or so of stoneground oats for a bit of fiber. Makes a great quick breakfast.

    Reply
    • Tracy

      October 30, 2021 at 9:09 am

      Oooh I like the sound of the oats, too! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review, Rodney!

      Reply
  3. Christine Elliott

    October 01, 2021 at 2:46 pm

    What temperature do you bake this at?

    Reply
    • Tracy

      October 01, 2021 at 2:49 pm

      Hi Christine! 350 degrees. Enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Jan

    September 26, 2021 at 3:11 pm

    4 stars
    Still waiting for it to come out of the oven. Rather than prebake the crust I’ve always been taught to put the cheese on the bottom first as a barrier for a soggy crust. This has always worked for me. Other than that seems like a straightforward quiche recipe. Fingers crossed.

    Reply
  5. Stan

    January 03, 2021 at 12:01 pm

    5 stars
    Made this for my family for Sunday brunch. Everyone enjoyed it. There was leftover filling which made for a great omelet. Great recipe.

    Reply
    • Tracy

      January 03, 2021 at 4:29 pm

      Oh GREAT idea for the leftover filling! So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
    • Michelle

      January 13, 2021 at 5:09 pm

      Perfect! I made bigger. And added mushrooms! Cheese a bit overcooked - my bad / answered a text.
      OMStars delicious!

      Reply
      • Tracy

        January 13, 2021 at 8:49 pm

        Yum mushrooms!! So glad you enjoyed them!

        Reply
  6. Jacqueline Debono

    December 07, 2020 at 1:28 am

    5 stars
    I love quiche! Yours looks really good. I'm a bit lazy and usually use store bought ready pastry. I think I should follow your example next time and make my own pie crust!

    Reply
    • Jp

      March 23, 2022 at 5:24 pm

      it will freeze in portions i make crust a few times a year asnd use a few balls a week

      Reply
  7. Gunjan

    December 06, 2020 at 7:30 pm

    5 stars
    A satisfying and delicious recipe. I made it over the weekend and we loved it.

    Reply
  8. Melanie

    December 06, 2020 at 6:48 pm

    I love Quiche. Especially in the summer, with a good salad and a light white... delicious!

    Reply
  9. Beth

    December 06, 2020 at 5:46 pm

    5 stars
    This looks like a wonderful comfort-food breakfast. Good idea to blind-bake the crust - it's easy to think you don't need to with a quiche.

    Reply
  10. Erin

    December 06, 2020 at 12:42 pm

    Ham and cheese is such a delicious, classic combination! I love that you put it in a quiche. It sounds perfect!

    Reply
  11. Laura Arteaga

    December 06, 2020 at 12:36 pm

    5 stars
    yummy! We love making quiches for special brunches at home! Love that you prepare the crust yourself. I always get store-bought one.. lazy me! Need to try your recipe soon!

    Reply
  12. Alex

    December 06, 2020 at 11:54 am

    So it appears as if I can make this for breakfast and eat it all day long. Meal prep done. I like this idea. 😀

    Reply
  13. Jenny

    December 06, 2020 at 8:52 am

    5 stars
    We made this quiche for fancy breakfast Sunday and it was a hit! Easy, delicious, and special. Everyone loved it and had seconds. Thanks so much for the fab recipe!

    Reply
« Older Comments

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Hi, I'm Tracy!

I'm here to help take the fear out of from scratch, whole foods cooking & share easy to make, approachable recipes that you can get excited about making! Read More…

Let's Connect!

  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
  • Twitter

Summer Recipes

a bowl of pineapple, watermelon, and mint.

Pineapple Melon Mint Salad

a bowl of peach sorbet with a spoon.

4 Ingredient Peach Sorbet

a plate of halved tomatoes with melted cheese on a plate.

Grilled Parmesan Garlic Tomatoes

a plate of baked zucchini fries with cheese.

Baked Parmesan Zucchini Spears

chopsticks holding thinly sliced cucumbers in a bowl.

Asian Cucumber Salad

a close of up of stacked zucchini fritters topped with sour cream

Panko Parmesan Zucchini Fritters

More Summer Recipes

Most Popular Recipes

chopsticks holding up noodles with scallions.

15 Minute Garlic Fried Noodles

a pan with cooked noodles and cilantro, carrots, peanuts

20 Minute Sweet and Spicy Noodles

a bowl of sauteed spinach and mushrooms

Balsamic Spinach and Mushrooms

a stack of thin cookies.

Eggless Peanut Butter Cookies

a plate of crispy fried onions

Copycat French's Fried Onions From Scratch

https://www.servedfromscratch.com/mayonnaise-from-scratch/

Mexican Street Corn Salad

More Popular Recipes

Get My From Scratch Starter Pack!

Ready to do more (or start!) cooking From Scratch?  Sign up to get my Strater Pack of and new recipes weekly! 

Check your email to get started!

Snacks

a plate of baked chicken nuggets on a plate next to ketchup.

Healthy Baked Chicken Nuggets

a bowl of corn nuts with some spilled.

Healthier Homemade Corn Nuts

a bowl of crispy crackers with everything bagel toppings.

Everything Bagel Rye Crackers

a plate of pumpkin shaped bliss balls.

Cashew "Pumpkin" Bliss Balls

a kid's hand holding a fudgesicle.

Nutella Fudgesicles

a small hand holding a strawberry popsicle.

Strawberry Chia Seed Popsicles

More Snack Recipes

Categories

Search

Footer

Copyright © 2022 · Served from Scratch

5983 shares