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!
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 - 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!
- All Purpose Flour
- Butter
- Salt
- Cold Water
Step-by-Step Instructions
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.
Second Step: Saute the onion, garlic, and ham.
Third Step: Whisk together eggs, milk, and salt and pepper.
Fourth Step: Add whisked eggs to pie dish with crust and then add spinach, ham, onions, and cheddar cheese.
Fifth Step: Bake!
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
Crustless Spinach and Feta Quiche
FAQ
That means you didn't do a blind bake! Pre-baking your crust will help prevent this.
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!
Definitely! Just make sure you cook them first!
Yup! Just butter (grease) your pie dish well and sprinkle with some cheese before adding eggs and fillings.
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
Equipment
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!
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 😊
That's great to hear, Darlene! Thanks so much for sharing - enjoy!!
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.
Oooh I like the sound of the oats, too! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review, Rodney!
What temperature do you bake this at?
Hi Christine! 350 degrees. Enjoy!
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.
Made this for my family for Sunday brunch. Everyone enjoyed it. There was leftover filling which made for a great omelet. Great recipe.
Oh GREAT idea for the leftover filling! So glad you enjoyed it!
Perfect! I made bigger. And added mushrooms! Cheese a bit overcooked - my bad / answered a text.
OMStars delicious!
Yum mushrooms!! So glad you enjoyed them!
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!
it will freeze in portions i make crust a few times a year asnd use a few balls a week
A satisfying and delicious recipe. I made it over the weekend and we loved it.
I love Quiche. Especially in the summer, with a good salad and a light white... delicious!
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.
Ham and cheese is such a delicious, classic combination! I love that you put it in a quiche. It sounds perfect!
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!
So it appears as if I can make this for breakfast and eat it all day long. Meal prep done. I like this idea. 😀
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!