This is a super easy recipe for a ham, cheese, and broccoli quiche. It’s perfect for any meal of the day, plus it’s quick to prepare. Let’s get started!
Ingredients for Ham, Cheese, and Broccoli Quiche:
- 1 Frozen pie crust (thawed before use);
- 1 ½ cups diced cooked ham;
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese;
- 1 cup broccoli florets, chopped into small pieces;
- 4 large eggs;
- 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream;
- ½ teaspoon salt;
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard;
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
How to make Ham, Cheese, and Broccoli Quiche:
- First, preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C);
- Place the pie crust in a pan and layer the ham, cheese, and broccoli inside;
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk (or cream), salt, dry mustard, and pepper;
- Pour the egg mixture over the broccoli and cheese layer;
- Carefully use your fingers or a spatula to press the broccoli and other ingredients into an even layer;
- Bake for 55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the quiche rest for at least 20 to 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
A Little History About Quiche:
While today quiche is a staple of French cuisine, its origins are actually German, from the medieval kingdom of Lothringen. The French later dubbed it “Lorraine.” The word “quiche” is derived from the German “kuchen,” which means “cake” or “tart.” The original Quiche Lorraine dates back to the 16th century and was an open-faced tart filled with a custard of cream, eggs, and smoked bacon. Cheese was added to the Quiche Lorraine only much later.
Quiche became popular in England shortly after World War II and in the United States in the 1950s. Today, there is a wide variety of quiches, ranging from the classic Quiche Lorraine to versions with leeks, mushrooms, spinach, fish like salmon, and many others (Source: Wikipedia).
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