• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Pinch Me Good

  • Home
  • Recipe Index
    • Air Fryer Recipes
    • Instant Pot Recipes
    • Breakfast
    • Main Dishes
    • Quick and Easy Salads
    • Healthy Side Dishes
    • Healthy Snacks and Appetizers
    • Dressings And Sauces
    • Healthy Desserts
  • Meal Planning and Prep
  • How To’s
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • About
  • Recipe Index
  • Meal Planning and Prep
  • How To’s
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×
    Pinch Me Good! » Breakfast » Healthy Ham and Broccoli Quiche

    Healthy Ham and Broccoli Quiche

    December 30, 2020 by Amy Estes 2 Comments

    478 shares
    • Share
    • Tweet

    Please note that some of the links are affiliate links and I will earn a commission if you purchase through those links.

    Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe

    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!

    Ham and Broccoli quiche slice on a white plate with a fork cutting a piece out of it

    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.

    Round white pie dish filled with eggs, broccoli, ham and 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.

    Bake and let cool
    Slice and serve

    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?

    Slice of broccoli quiche on a white plate with a fork next to it.

    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 1/4 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!

    Print
    clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

    Healthy Ham and Broccoli Quiche


    • Author: Amy Estes
    • Total Time: 45 minutes
    • Yield: 6 1x
    • Diet: Low Calorie
    Print Recipe
    Pin Recipe

    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

    1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray.
    2. 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. 
    3. 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.  
    4. 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).
    5. 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. 
    6. 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

    Keywords: ham and broccoli quiche, quiche, crustless quiche, ham, broccoli

    Did you make this recipe?

    Tag @pinchmegoodfood on Instagram and hashtag it #pinchmegoodfood

    « 10-Minute Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
    Best Crispy Oven Roasted Chickpeas (Easy Recipe) »

    Filed Under: Breakfast, Gluten-Free, Main Dishes, Oven

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Mary Fleming

      February 23, 2022 at 8:34 am

      Love the recipes. Do you have a cookery book that I could purchase. I am particularly interested in air fryer recipes.

      Reply
      • Amy

        February 23, 2022 at 11:14 am

        Hi Mary, I do not have a cookbook yet but you can search all of my air fryer recipes right in the recipe index under “Healthy Air Fryer Recipes”. Enjoy!

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe rating ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi there,
    I'm Amy and I'm so excited to share my best healthy recipes and tips with you. I hope I can inspire you to eat better, feel better, and get back in the kitchen. Read More…

    Amy Estes: View My Blog Posts

    Search recipes:

    Most Popular

    Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl – with black beans

    Mixe kale salad in a white salad bowl with wooden serving spoons in the bowl.

    Easy Kale Salad With Lemon Dressing

    Eggplant Meatballs with mushrooms and garlic

    The Best Healthy Turkey Meatloaf – Gluten Free

    two grey plates filled with arugula salad topped with crispy breaded chicken breast

    Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Breast – 15 minutes

    Cut cooked dark chocolate brownies on top of white parchment paper with a wooden bowl of sea salt behind it.

    The Best Healthy Brownies – Gluten Free

    Best Healthy Zucchini Muffins – Gluten Free

    Healthy Baked Beet Chips – Vegan/Gluten Free

    Healthy Spring Recipes

    Light brown bowl with air fryer chickpeas in it with a spoon in the bowl and torn green herbs scattered around the bowl.

    Air Fryer Chickpeas – Easy 15 minute Recipe

    Pile of crispy golden green bean fries in a round platter with a bowl of dipping sauce and more green beans in front of it.

    Healthy Air fryer Green Bean Fries – Gluten Free

    Easy Air Fryer Carrots

    Cooked meatballs in a white bowl with tzatziki sauce and cucumber tomato salad with a slice of lemon next to the bowl and a silver fork on the other side.

    20 Minute Healthy Greek Meatballs – (Gluten Free)

    Mixed up vegan pasta salad in a white bowl with plates and more dressing behind it.

    Vegan Macaroni Salad – Healthy and Gluten Free

    Tuna pasta salad in a bowl with another bowl of it behind it and a bowl of peas in front of it.

    Easy Tuna Pasta Salad – Healthy and Gluten Free

    Simple Homemade Strawberry vinaigrette

    Best Healthy Zucchini Muffins – Gluten Free

    Footer

    As Seen On

    As Seen On

    CONTACT | PRIVACY POLICY