Ham and Broccoli Quiche
Ham and Broccoli Quiche is a creamy, savory breakfast recipe or dinner option. This classic dish is perfect for a weekend brunch, a light lunch, or a simple weeknight dinner. It’s an incredibly versatile recipe that combines a flaky, buttery crust with a rich, savory egg custard filling loaded with ham and tender broccoli florets.
This broccoli and ham quiche is easy to make, and you can use leftover ham and vegetables from your refrigerator, making it a practical and delicious choice for a post-holiday meal. It’s an excellent way to prepare a filling meal without spending hours in the kitchen, making it a great choice for busy families.
I make this ham and vegetable quiche often as it’s a great Sunday breakfast meal we can all enjoy with a side of Oven Roasted Breakfast Potatoes. You can turn your favorite omelets into a quiche as I did with this Western Omelet Quiche, which is often requested by my daughter and her husband.
For those who want a meatless quiche, leave out the ham and add a bit more broccoli to turn this into a delicious broccoli quiche. I do this now and then when we have quiche for dinner on Meatless Mondays.
Ham and Broccoli Quiche
Every quiche recipe can be tailored to whatever meat, cheese, or vegetables you have on hand. Quiche is simply a baked egg pie. Eggs and heavy cream are whipped together as the base, then add your fillings and bake in a pie shell until done.
Whether it’s served warm from the oven or enjoyed as chilled leftovers, it keeps its flavor and texture beautifully. Make it once, and it’s likely to become your go-to for those times when you want something that feels special without requiring hours in the kitchen.
Timesaving Tips and Variations
Making this quiche with broccoli and ham doesn’t have to take much time, and a few small changes can make it even easier. These ideas also allow you to customize the flavors to suit your taste.
- Use leftover ham or a thick slice of ham from the deli.
- Swap in frozen broccoli—just thaw and pat dry before adding.
- Choose pre-shredded cheese to reduce prep time.
- Try Swiss, cheddar, or Monterey Jack for different flavor profiles.
- Make ahead, then refrigerate and reheat slices for quick meals.
With these adjustments, you can put together a delicious, filling meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
What to Serve with Quiche?
Ham and Broccoli pie pairs well with both fresh and hearty side dishes. Choosing a mix of textures and flavors makes the meal even more satisfying.
- Rainbow Fruit Charcuterie Board
- Classic Homemade Hash Browns
- Smoked Provolone and Thyme Muffins
- Copycat Olive Garden Salad Recipe
- Fire-Roasted Tomato and Bean Soup
This broccoli and ham quiche is perfect for breakfast, brunch, and dinner. Pair slices of the quiche with these Peanut Butter Banana Oat Muffins on a brunch buffet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this quiche freezes beautifully. To freeze, first let it cool completely, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and foil or place it in an airtight container. It will keep in the freezer for up to three months; simply thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and reheat it in the oven.
Leftovers should be cooled completely, then covered tightly with plastic wrap or stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep well for up to three days. You can also freeze it for up to three months.
Yes, frozen broccoli works well in this recipe. Just be sure to thaw and drain it thoroughly to prevent excess moisture. Patting it dry with paper towels will help keep the quiche from becoming watery.
Cheddar is a classic choice for ham and broccoli quiche, but Swiss, Gruyère, or Monterey Jack also work beautifully. Mixing cheeses can add a richer flavor profile.
Essential Kitchen Tools for Quiche
You don’t need many fancy tools to make this quiche, but a few key items will make the process much smoother. These tools help prepare the ingredients and ensure a perfect bake.
- Large mixing bowl: A good bowl is needed to mix the egg and cream mixture.
- Whisk: A whisk is needed to beat the eggs and combine the ingredients smoothly.
- Cutting board and knife: These are necessary for dicing the ham, peppers, and onion, and chopping the broccoli.
- Frying pan: A small frying pan is needed to sauté the vegetables.
- Baking Sheet: Used to catch and collect drips or overflow from the quiche as it’s baking.
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Ingredients for Ham and Broccoli Quiche:
The key to this recipe lies in using quality ingredients that create a rich and tasty filling. Each ingredient plays a specific role in creating the perfect flavor and texture.
- Pie Crust: One deep-dish 9-inch pie crust provides a flaky base for the quiche.
- Custard: Six eggs and one and a half cups of heavy cream create the rich, creamy custard.
- Fillings: A combination of diced ham, fresh broccoli, diced bell peppers, and diced onion adds a delicious, savory heartiness. You can use fresh, leftover, or even frozen broccoli.
- Cheese: Use your favorite shredded cheese melts into the filling, adding a creamy, sharp flavor. I used a nacho cheese blend.
- Seasonings: A simple mix of salt and pepper, along with a teaspoon of olive oil for sautéing the vegetables, enhances all the flavors.
How to make this easy broccoli and ham quiche recipe
This recipe will change your mind about making quiche if you thought it was hard to make. Give it a try! The hardest part is deciding what to put in the egg pie!
You want to bake your deep dish pie crust a few minutes (I use a frozen one) before you fill it with the egg mixture. Be sure to prick the bottom and sides of the pie crust with a fork so it will not bubble up.
As with most of my recipes, I like to gather all the ingredients and chop any that need it before I begin to cook. In this recipe, I whisked the eggs and the cream together.
I steamed the broccoli until it was crisp tender (don’t cook it all the way or it will become mushy in the oven). Saute the peppers and onion until soft, and dice the ham into small pieces. Next, add the ham, broccoli. onions, peppers, cheese, and salt/pepper to the egg mixture and give it a good stir.
Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees. Place the pie onto a foil-lined baking sheet to help prevent spillover into your oven. Pour the egg mixture into your prebaked pie shell and bake in the oven until done.
Allow ham and broccoli quiche to cool for about 30 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, room temperature or chilled.
If you want to make mini quiches that are great to freeze for on-the-go breakfasts, try these Muffin Tin Omelets.
Broccoli and Ham Quiche
Ingredients
- `1 deep dish 9-inch pie crust (I used a frozen deep dish pie shell)
- 6 eggs
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups diced ham
- 1 cup fresh broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces (leftover broccoli works as does frozen broccoli)
- 2 tablespoons diced bell peppers (I used various colors)
- 2 tablespoons diced onion
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1½ cups shredded cheese (use your favorite cheese, I used a nacho cheese blend)
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prick bottom and sides of frozen pie shell with fork; place on foil-lined tray. Bake for 10 minutes and remove from oven. Set aside.
- While pie crust is prebaking, steam the broccoli until just crisp tender. Do not cook through or the broccoli will be mushy when cooked in the oven.
- In a small frying pan heat the olive oil and saute the peppers and onions until just soft. Set aside.
- In large mixing bowl, whisk eggs and cream together.
- Add remaining ingredients and combine well.
- Pour egg mixture into prebaked pie crust.
- Reduce oven to 350 degrees and bake quiche about 45 to 55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow quiche to cool 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutritional Disclaimer
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2025 Alphabet Challenge – “Q”
My delicious contribution to this year’s “Q” is a savory egg and ham quiche, created for the 2025 alphabet challenge. Be sure to explore what other food bloggers have prepared for the letter “Q” and get some inspiration from the fantastic ideas in the 2024 Alphabet Challenge!
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Enjoy!
I’m always making quiche with veggies left over from the fridge and putting ham in it would add a ton of flavor.
I never think about quiche when I have leftover veggies. Great idea!
I have to remember this recipe. I am certainly pinning it. I love quiche but I never cook it. Going to have to try it.TFS
Quiche is such a great way to use up leftovers!!
I think if I served this alongside broccoli soup, I could actually get the family to start liking quiche like I do! We did have leftover broccoli the other night and I do so love quiche.
I’m in quiche heaven! And cheese heaven! This looks so delicious. I could eat half of this!
Perfect for Sunday brunch. My family loves quiche. Like how you’ve used cream instead of milk. Will give a try next time I make quiche.
We are huge quiche fans here…and it doesn’t get much better than broccoli and ham! I’m definitely going to need to stock up on pie crusts for this one!!!
Quiche and omelets are miracle workers for clearing out leftovers. I love your broccoli ham combo!
Remember that saying, “Real men don’t eat quiche”? My menfolk would definitely disagree and would inhale this, broccoli and all!
This looks and sounds a wonderfyl breakfast or brunch!