Description
This delicious ham and broccoli quiche comes together quickly and it makes the best healthy, low-carb breakfast that the whole family will love! It is also budget-friendly since it is a great way to use up leftover broccoli and ham.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup steamed Broccoli
- 1 cup diced cooked ham
- 5 large eggs
- 2/3 cup shredded gruyere or mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup milk, half and half, or heavy cream for extra fluffy creamy eggs (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley or chives for topping.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray.
- Place the broccoli (chop it up if you prefer it in smaller pieces) in the bottom of the pie dish and top with the chopped ham, covering the bottom of the dish.
- Crack the eggs into a medium size bowl and whisk well until the mixture is bright yellow and you no longer see any egg whites. This takes about 30-60 seconds of whisking. Mix in the milk if using. Season the eggs with salt and pepper and pour them evenly over the broccoli and ham.
- Sprinkle the cheese on top and bake in the middle rack of the oven for 35-40 minutes until the eggs are set and firm in the middle and the edges are nice and golden brown (this gives it the crust taste and feel without adding the actual crust).
- Remove, let cool for a few minutes, run a butter knife around the edge of the pie dish to loosen it up, cut with a sharp knife to slice and serve warm.
- Top with chopped fresh parsley and chives for that diner-style look.
Notes
- Use good quality eggs.
- You can have the ham and broccoli ready to go 1-2 days before you make this recipe.
- This quiche can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days after you make it.
- Reheat portions in the microwave or the oven until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Healthy Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
