Healthy Ham and Broccoli Quiche

This healthy ham and broccoli quiche is loaded with flavor, has tons of protein from the ham and eggs, texture and nutrition from the broccoli, and a touch of cheesy goodness from the gruyere cheese. It is so good that you will never miss the crust. Low-carb, and gluten-free!

I have always loved quiche and made it a lot when I was first married since it was so easy to make and very difficult to mess up, at least for me. You can add in any veggies or protein you have left in the fridge with a little egg and cheese and it would always come out just right.

This is my new lower-carb ham and broccoli quiche without any crust that still has super crispy edges filled with cheesy eggs and broccoli, and some salty ham. It is loaded with protein and veggies to help keep you full and satisfied all morning long.

My family loves it and it is a wonderful and delicious low-carb, healthy breakfast you MUST TRY!

Why you’ll love this recipe

• Quick and easy. It only has 4 ingredients and can be made in under 35 minutes.
• Healthy and filling. Packed with tons of protein and nutrition to fuel you through your day. Plus, it is low-carb and gluten-free!
• Packed with flavor. There is so much flavor and texture that you will never miss the crust!
• Great for meal prep. It stores and reheats great!
• Good use of leftovers. This is a great recipe to use up leftover cooked broccoli or ham.

Ingredients you will need

• Eggs – you will need 5 large, fresh eggs.
• Ham – cooked, diced ham.
• Broccoli – fresh or frozen steamed broccoli.
• Gruyere cheese – I shredded my own but pre-shredded will also work! You can also use shredded cheddar cheese.
• Salt and pepper – to add some great flavor.

How to make a ham and broccoli quiche

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray. Cover the bottom of the pie dish with the steamed broccoli and the cubed, cooked ham.

2. Whisk up the eggs, season them with salt and pepper, and pour them evenly over the broccoli and ham, and top with the shredded cheese.

3. Bake the quiche for 35-40 minutes until the eggs are set and firm in the middle and the edges are lightly golden brown. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

My family went crazy for this ham and broccoli quiche and it was a great way to use up that leftover holiday ham. So fast and easy to pull together with only a few minutes of active cooking time, definitely my kind of meal.

Plus it’s healthy, loaded with protein and fiber, and low-carb. Which means you can eat it for any meal and still stay on track with your eating and fitness goals, how awesome is that?

Recipe Tips

• Use cooked veggies and not raw veggies. Raw veggies will have less flavor and may not get tender when cooked with egg and cheese. You can mix up the veggies in this recipe and use diced bell peppers, onions, or cooked spinach if you don’t want to use the broccoli or don’t have any.
• You can add a little heavy cream, half and half, or milk to the eggs (about ¼ cup) to make them even more fluffy. A little extra egg white also works if you don’t want to add in the additional dairy. I didn’t use any extra milk in this recipe and it still came out perfectly fluffy and light.
• To make this recipe vegetarian you can omit the ham and use cooked mushrooms to still give it that meaty flavor.
• Cook the quiche unit the eggs are set in the middle and the edges are nice and golden. Let it rest for at least 10 minutes before you slice and serve it.

Can you make this quiche ahead of time?

This quiche can be made ahead but quite frankly it is so fast and easy to pull together that you really don’t need to make it in advance.

I used precooked ham (leftover from the holidays) and steamed the broccoli that was already cooked. So you can have those ingredients ready to go for 1-2 days before making this recipe. You could also use pre-cooked, store-bought ham to save even more time. Then all you need to do is assemble and bake the quiche, and enjoy!

Storing and reheating quiche

• To store: Bake it, let it cool completely, cover it, and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To reheat: You can reheat portions in the microwave or you can reheat the entire quiche by warming it up at 325 degrees F in the oven, uncovered for about 20 minutes.

More healthy breakfast recipes

• Veggie Egg White Bites
• Easy Baked Eggs
• Strawberry Banana Smoothie
• Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Did you try this ham and broccoli quiche recipe? If you did then please leave a rating and comment below. I would love to hear how it turned out!

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