Ham and Broccoli Quiche Recipe (2024)

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This Ham and Broccoli Quiche Recipe is unbelievablyscrumptious and such an easy quiche recipe to make. All you need is eggs, cream, a bit ofleftover holiday ham plus a few more ingredients and you’ll have a dish that rivals the results from any gourmetrestaurant!

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Easy Ham and Broccoli Quiche Recipe – Perfect for Leftover Ham!

For the past several years we’ve hosted the Thanksgiving festivities at our house. Depending on who comes, it can be a pretty big crowd. This year, we numbered 25 in total (kids and adults) and everybody stayed at least one night. (My parents have a house next door, so we have room for everyone.) So feeding 25 people? Yep, that is a lot of food!

We fried three turkeys, 30 pounds of chicken wings and baked a 12-pound ham. It was a ton of food, and we have definitely had a good amount of leftovers.

We divvied the turkey up into meal sized portions and gone to the freezer. There was ham leftover as well, but we’ve pretty much taken care of the ham with sandwiches and with the easy quiche recipe I’m sharing today.

Thank you to Shamrock Farms for sponsoring this post and making it possible for me to continue sharing great recipes and crafts!

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Why You Need to Make this Quiche Recipe:

There are so many ways to use up leftover ham, though I have to say, a quiche might possibly be the most delicious way to use the ham. The great thing about quiches is they are perfect for any meal and they only require a few ingredients and are easy to toss together.

This Ham and Cheese Quiche is loaded with ham, broccoli and cheese – It is AMAZING! Rich, creamy and better than any store bought quiche.

When I was planning this recipe, I originally thought to make a crust-less quiche to help keep me on my low carb track, but I figured, why not put it in a pie shell since that’s what everyone loves. I’ll just not eat the crust…

HA- that was just deluded thinking on my part! This easy quiche recipe is so delicious, and the pie crust came out so perfectly; once I had a tiny little taste, there was no way I could not eat the crust.

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I used the Shamrock Farms Half and Half in my Quiche recipe, but using heavy cream (or a mixture of cream and half n half) will make your results even more spectacularly delicious.

Ingredients in this Quiche:

  • 1 deep dish, 9 inch pie crust or 2 regular pie crusts
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream or half and half
  • 1 1/2 cups diced ham
  • 1 cup chopped broccoli florets
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper

How to Make this Quiche Recipe

(scroll down for the printable recipe card and how to video)

  1. Preheat oven to 375 f. Line pie dish with crust and prebake for 10 minutes.
  2. In large mixing bowl, whisk eggs and cream together. Add remaining ingredients. Combine well.
  3. Pour egg mixture into prebaked pie crust.
  4. Reduce oven to 350 f. Bake quiche about 45 to 55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Tip: If you find your crust is getting too dark, cover the edges with foil or use a pie shield.

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This Quiche Recipe Makes a Lot of Quiche!

  • This recipe is for a DEEP DISH, 9-INCH PIE PLATE, and depending on the depth of your pie plate, you might not be able to fit all of the egg mixture into your crust. (The store-bought crust that comes in a throw-away tin that says 9 inches is definitely NOT what I consider a deep dish pie plate. If you’re using the kind of frozen crust you unroll, just give it a couple of extra rolls with a rolling pin to fit a deep dish plate.
  • If you use a regular size pie pan, you’ll need 2 of them.

Question: Can I freeze this Ham and Broccoli Quiche?

For Best results (I found this on reference.com, but have not tried it.) Place quiche in the freezer on a baking sheet. “Once the quiche begins to harden, remove it from the baking sheet, wrap it in freezer paper and seal it inside a freezer bag. Then, return the partially frozen quiche to the freezer for full freezing and storage. A frozen, baked quiche does not need to be thawed out in advance of reheating.”

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How to Reheat an Already cooked, Frozen Quiche:

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Place quiche on baking sheet and cover with foil. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The quiche ready when it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees. Allow quiche to cool 10 minutes before cutting.

A few more holiday-ish recipes you might enjoy:

  • Family Favorite White Chicken Chili
  • Biscuits and Gravy with Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole
  • Whipped Cranberry and Walnut Cream Cheese Recipe
  • Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal with Thickened Cream

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Easy Ham and Broccoli Quiche Recipe

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  • Author: Jamie Sanders
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 45
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 slices 1x
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This Ham and Broccoli Quiche Recipe is so easy to make, all you need is eggs, cream, a bit ofleftover holiday ham plus a few more ingredients and you’ll have a dish that rivals the results from any gourmetrestaurant!

Ingredients

Scale

  • 1 deep dish, 9 inch pie crust or 2 regular pie crusts (Deep dish – store bought or make your own. If you use the 1 deep dish plate you will probably have filling left over)
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream or half and half
  • 1 1/2 cups diced ham
  • 1 cup chopped broccoli florets (pre-cooked to crisp-tender)
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar (I used Colby jack and it was super yummy)
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 f. Line pie dish with crust and prebake for 10 minutes.
  2. In large mixing bowl, whisk eggs and cream together. Add remaining ingredients. Combine well.
  3. Pour egg mixture into prebaked pie crust.
  4. Reduce oven to 350 f. Bake quiche about 45 to 55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Notes

  • Use heavy cream for a more decadent quiche.
  • You need to use a deep dish pie crust to fit all the filling into 1 pie, so depending on the depth of your pie plate, you may not be able to fit all of the egg mixture into your crust. (Most store-bought crusts that comes in a throw-away tin are not deep dish. If you don’t have a big enough deep dish pie plate, just use 2 regular pie plates.)

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FAQs

Is milk better than heavy cream in quiche? ›

Heavy Cream and Milk – For the best tasting quiche, use a combination of whole milk and heavy cream. (Or simply use half-and-half.) Using just heavy cream produces an overly thick filling. Whole milk is great, but a combo of heavy cream and milk is better.

What is the formula for quiche? ›

Quiche Ratio: 1 large egg to 1/2 cup of dairy

You'll need to increase the amount of eggs and milk based on the size of your quiche, so knowing the basic ratio makes it really easy to scale up or down. For a standard 9-inch quiche: Use 3 large eggs (6 ounces) 1 1/2 cups of whole milk or cream (12 ounces)

Why isn't my quiche creamy? ›

Figuring out your proportions couldn't be simpler – for each egg you use, you need half a cup of milk. Too little dairy, and your quiche will be dry instead of creamy. Too much, and it won't set properly.

What is the ratio for egg and milk when making quiche? ›

The key to a foolproof quiche is the ratio of eggs to liquid – 2:1. I used 3 eggs and 1 1/2 cups liquid ( a mix of whole milk and heavy cream) – this is enough for a deep dish crust. This is definitely a recipe to have in your repertoire. Consider it a keeper with endless filling possibilities!

What is a substitute for heavy cream in a quiche recipe? ›

To replace 1 cup (237 mL) of heavy cream in your recipe, add 2 tablespoons (19 grams) of cornstarch to 1 cup (237 mL) of milk and stir, allowing the mixture to thicken. You can use whole milk or opt for skim milk to help slash the calories and fat content of your recipe.

Can you put too many eggs in a quiche? ›

Using too many eggs in the custard results in a quiche that rubbery and too firm when baked, while not using enough will prevent the custard from setting. Follow This Tip: Remember this ratio: 1 large egg to 1/2 cup of dairy.

Can I use milk instead of cream in my quiche? ›

Using just milk and eggs as the basis for the filling works perfectly well and I figure you are more likely to have these ingredients in, which is way more helpful.

Do you need to prebake pie crust for quiche? ›

And yes, as you'll see, you should always prebake quiche crust to avoid a gummy pastry. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Roll out your homemade or purchased refrigerated dough into a 12-inch circle.

Why is my broccoli quiche watery? ›

Steaming broccoli will introduce more moisture that could make the custard watery. If you don't dry the broccoli well, you could also make the custard watery. This recipe has a little bit of flour added to the custard mixture to help reduce wateriness.

How to get the bottom of quiche crispy? ›

Some people like to paint the surface of the pastry base with lightly beaten egg white after the beans have been removed and before returning the dish to the oven as the egg white cooks onto the surface of the pastry and can act as a slight sealant to help to keep the pastry crisp.

Why does my quiche sink when I take it out of the oven? ›

Excess moisture is one reason why quiches collapse in a watery pool on your plate. Vegetables and meats like ham give off tremendous amounts of water when they're cooked. Therefore, if you're using vegetables in your quiche, it's imperative that you cook them first.

What not to put in quiche? ›

Avoid Fillings That Are Too Wet

And if you're using an ingredient such as sautéed spinach, be sure to squeeze the liquid out before adding it to your quiche.

Why do you put flour in quiche? ›

Add flour to your filling: Adding a bit of flour to your quiche filling helps absorb moisture and stabilize things in general.

Is it better to use milk or heavy cream? ›

Heavy cream provides more fat, richness, and thickness. Milk is lower in fat and calories. Use heavy cream when you specifically need those properties whipped cream, frosting. Milk works for some cooking/baking uses.

What does milk do in a quiche? ›

Bake for 45-50 minutes until the quiche is cooked through and just slightly wobbly in the very center. Is milk better than heavy cream in quiche? Whole milk creates a nice texture to your quiche, but doing a combination of heavy cream and milk increases the fat content and creates a slightly richer texture.

Can I use 2% milk instead of heavy cream for quiche? ›

Classic custards use heavy cream, but 2% milk contains a fraction of the saturated fat and is still plenty rich. Flavor your custard with salt, pepper, a pinch of nutmeg and fresh herbs such as chives, oregano, parsley or tarragon.

Is milk or heavy cream better for eggs? ›

The cream eggs appear to be more fluffy and are less “broken apart” plus they have a richer more buttery taste because they are softer and more tender. There you have it! Scrambled eggs 101, now don't forget you can added whatever you want to the mix like vegetables, ham/bacon, cheese!

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