Ham and Cheddar Quiche

Prep 15 min
Total 1 hr 25 min
Ingredients 8
Servings 6

This simple-yet-showstopping quiche preps in just 15 minutes but tastes like you spent hours making it. Pillsbury™ pie crust makes quick work of the base, and the filling comes together using just five ingredients including ham, cheddar cheese and chopped fresh thyme. Bake it all together and serve for a truly delicious brunch dish that wows.

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated September 6, 2019

Make with

Pillsbury Pie Crust

Ingredients

1

Pillsbury™ refrigerated pie crust, softened as directed on box
1

cup diced cooked ham
1

cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz)
4

eggs
1

cup half-and-half
1 1/2

teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/4

teaspoon salt
1/8

teaspoon pepper

Steps

1

Heat oven to 375°F. Place pie crust in 9-inch glass pie plate as directed on box for One-Crust Filled Pie. Do not prick crust. Bake 10 minutes. If necessary, use flat bottom of metal measuring cup to carefully press down on baked pie crust to flatten. Cool 10 minutes.
2

Layer ham and 1/2 cup of the cheese in bottom of pie plate. In medium bowl, beat eggs and half-and-half with whisk. Stir in 1 teaspoon of the thyme, the salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture over ham and cheese. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
3

Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cover edge of crust with strips of foil after 15 to 20 minutes of baking to prevent excessive browning. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with remaining 1/2 teaspoon thyme. Cut into wedges to serve.

Prebaking the pie crust produces a browner, sturdier bottom to support the filling.
Use leftover cooked ham or prechopped ham from the deli meat section of the grocery store.
Don't swap fresh thyme for an equal amount of dried thyme. Dried herbs and seasonings tend to pack a more concentrated flavor than fresh, so results will not be the same with equal substitution.
Swap foil to cover edges of pie crust with a pie crust protector shield, if desired
Serve quiche with a side of fresh fruit for breakfast or brunch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 360
Calories from Fat: 220

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 24g; 37%
Saturated Fat 12g 58% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 175mg; 59%
Sodium: 800mg; 33%
Potassium: 200mg; 6%
Total Carbohydrate: 19g; 6%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 2g
Protein: 16g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 10%; 10%
Vitamin C: 0%; 0%
Calcium: 20%; 20%
Iron: 10%; 10%

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;