Best 8 Ham And Basil Quiche Recipes

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Indulge in the culinary delight of a classic Ham and Basil Quiche, a dish that harmoniously blends the saltiness of ham with the aromatic freshness of basil. This delectable quiche is a versatile dish, perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or even a light dinner. With its golden crust encasing a creamy, flavorful filling, it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Discover not only the classic Ham and Basil Quiche recipe but also variations like the Spinach and Feta Quiche, a vegetarian delight, and the hearty Sausage and Potato Quiche, a perfect choice for meat lovers. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these easy-to-follow recipes that promise a burst of flavors in every bite.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

QUICHE RECIPE



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This is a perfect base quiche recipe and it's all baked in a super flaky homemade pie crust. Use a combination of milk and heavy cream for the richest, creamiest filling and add your favorites such as bacon, feta cheese, ham, white cheddar cheese, crab meat or spinach.

Provided by Sally

Categories     Breakfast

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 unbaked Flaky Pie Crust (what I used) or All Butter Pie Crust*
4 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk*
1/2 cup heavy cream or heavy whipping cream*
1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper*
1 cup shredded or crumbled cheese such as feta, cheddar, goat cheese, or gruyere
up to 2 cups add-ins (see recipe note)
optional toppings for serving: extra cheese, chopped herbs, hollandaise sauce, & freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • I like to make sure my pie dough is prepared before I begin the quiche. Make pie dough the night before because it needs to chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before rolling out and blind baking (next step).
  • On a floured work surface, roll out one of the disks of chilled dough (use the 2nd pie crust for another recipe). Turn the dough about a quarter turn after every few rolls until you have a circle 12 inches in diameter. Carefully place the dough into a 9-inch pie dish. Tuck it in with your fingers, making sure it is completely smooth. To make a lovely edge, I do not trim excess dough around the edges. Instead, fold the excess dough back over the edge and use your hands to mold the edge into a rim around the pie. Crimp the edges with a fork or use your fingers to flute the edges. Chill the pie crust in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 5 days. Cover the pie crust with plastic wrap if chilling for longer than 30 minutes.
  • While the crust is chilling, preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Line the chilled pie crust with parchment paper. Fill with pie weights or dried beans. Make sure the weights are evenly distributed around the pie dish. Bake until the edges of the crust are starting to brown, about 15-16 minutes. Remove pie from the oven and carefully lift the parchment paper (with the weights) out of the pie. Prick holes all around the bottom crust with a fork. Return the pie crust to the oven. Bake until the bottom crust is just beginning to brown, about 7-8 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside. (Crust can still be warm when you pour in the filling. You can partially pre-bake the crust up to 3 days ahead of time. Cover cooled crust tightly and refrigerate until ready to fill.)
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (177°C).
  • In a large bowl with a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, salt, and pepper together on high speed until completely combined, about 1 minute. Whisk in add-ins and then pour into crust.
  • Bake the quiche until the center is just about set, about 45-55 minutes. Don't over-bake. Use a pie crust shield to prevent the pie crust edges from over-browning. Allow to cool for 15 minutes. Top with optional toppings before slicing and serving, if desired. Or you can cool the quiche completely before serving- it's fantastic at room temperature!
  • This quiche makes great leftovers! Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

RED PEPPER QUICHE



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Provided by Martina McBride

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 refrigerated pie crust (from a 15-ounce package)
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 green onions, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
1 cup chopped cooked ham
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup half-and-half (or whole milk)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 large eggs plus 1 white
2 tablespoons chopped jarred roasted red peppers, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 1/2 cups grated Swiss cheese
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Fit the piecrust into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate according to the package directions; fold edges under and crimp. Prick bottom and sides of the pie crust with a fork.
  • Line the pastry with aluminum foil and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 7 minutes. Remove the weights and foil and bake until the bottom is golden brown, 3 to 4 more minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 400 degrees F.
  • While the pie crust is cooking, heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the green onions and cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until tender. Stir in the ham and garlic and cook 1 minute longer until the garlic is fragrant. Let cool slightly.
  • Whisk together the half-and-half, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, salt, pepper, whole eggs and egg white in a medium mixing bowl. Then add the roasted red peppers, oregano and basil.
  • Sprinkle the Swiss cheese over the bottom of the pastry shell. Top with 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese and the ham mixture. Pour the egg mixture over the top. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake until the center is set, 35 to 40 minutes, shielding the crust with aluminum foil, if necessary. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Tip: If your quiche isn't quite done but you're in a pinch to get it on the table, just stick it in the microwave for 60 seconds. This will help the eggs to set up.

HAM AND BASIL QUICHE



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I have been making this for many years. Easy, inexpensive, and delicious. My whole family loves it!

Provided by NancyAnne

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 50m

Yield 1 9-inch Quiche, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shells
1 cup ham, diced
1 cup mozzarella cheese or 1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated
1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
3 eggs
3/4 cup half-and-half or 3/4 cup half & half light cream
1 dash black pepper
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Pre-bake the pie shell for 5 minutes. After you have removed the shell from the oven, lower the oven heat to 350°F.
  • While the crust is pre-baking, mix the ham, cheese, and basil and set aside.
  • Spread mustard on the bottom of the pie crust. Sprinkle with ham-cheese mixture.
  • Beat eggs, cream, and pepper well. Pour over the ham and cheese in the pie crust. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, until set and lightly browned.

CREAMY HAM AND CHEESE QUICHE



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This quiche is creamy, simple, and delicious!

Provided by Lindsey Elizabeth

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (9 inch) pastry for a 9-inch pie crust
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
½ cup shredded Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
½ cup diced cooked ham
2 tablespoons honey mustard
1 ¼ cups half-and-half
5 eggs, beaten
¼ cup green onions
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Press pie pasty into the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate.
  • Bake pie crust in preheated oven for 5 minutes, use a fork to poke holes into the crust, and continue cooking until lightly browned, about 5 minutes more.
  • Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, and 1 tablespoon flour in a bowl; spread over the warm pie crust.
  • Stir ham and honey mustard together in a bowl to coat the ham completely; spoon over the cheese mixture.
  • Mix half-and-half, eggs, green onions, 1 tablespoon flour, and salt together in bowl. Pour mixture carefully over the ham layer; top with remaining Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until set in the center, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 155.5 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 538.1 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

VEGETABLE HAM QUICHE



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This quiche is an easy egg dish filled with zucchini, bell pepper, ham and cheese. With our garden produce, it's even more economical. It's pretty enough to serve to company, too.-Betty Albee, Buhl, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 egg, lightly beaten
3 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
FILLING:
1-1/2 cups thinly sliced zucchini
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup diced fully cooked ham
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
3/4 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, hash browns and Parmesan cheese. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until crust is set and edges begin to brown., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute zucchini and red pepper in butter for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in the ham, basil, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. , In a large bowl, beat eggs and milk; add zucchini mixture. Stir in cheese. Pour into crust. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 201mg cholesterol, Sodium 685mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

SHERRY'S HAM-BASIL QUICHE



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 9- in ch pie shell, prebaked
1 cup Oscar Mayer 96% Fat Free Ham, diced
1 cup Kraft shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
1 Tbsp chopped, fresh basil
1 Tbsp mustard
3 large eggs
3/4 cup light cream
Dash salt and pepper
2 Tbsp Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Prebake pie shell for 5 minutes. In bowl, mix ham, cheese and basil. Spread mustard on bottom of pie shell. Sprinkle with ham and cheese mix.
  • In another bowl, beat eggs, cream, salt and pepper. Pour mix over ham and cheese mix. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  • Turn oven temp down to 350°F. Place the pie shell on foil lined baking sheet. Place baking sheet with pie shell on middle rack of oven. Bake, uncovered for 30-35 min or until filling is set and lightly brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

HAM QUICHE



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A simple and delicious ham and cheese quiche that's good any time!

Provided by Eric

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Quiche

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (9 inch) frozen pie crust
4 eggs
1 ½ cups milk
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) package diced cooked ham
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon dried chives
1 pinch salt to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place pie crust on a cookie sheet.
  • Beat eggs together in a mixing bowl. Add milk, Cheddar cheese, ham, butter, chives, and salt; mix well. Pour into the pie crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and bake until top is slightly browned, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 138.4 mg, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 729.5 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

HAM 'N' CHEESE QUICHE



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When I was expecting our daughter, I made and froze this cheesy ham quiche as well as several other dishes. After her birth, it was nice to have dinner in the freezer when my husband and I were too tired to cook. -Christena Palmer, Green River, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 55m

Yield 2 quiches (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (14.1 ounces) refrigerated pie crust
2 cups diced fully cooked ham
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
4 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Unroll pie crusts into two 9-in. pie plates; flute edges. Line unpricked pie crusts with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake until light golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottom is golden brown, 3-5 minutes longer or Cool on wire racks., Divide ham, cheese and onion between shells. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, cream, salt and pepper until blended. Pour into crusts. Cover edges loosely with foil. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before cutting. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked quiche. To use, remove from freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Preheat oven to 350°. Place quiche on a baking sheet; cover edge loosely with foil. Bake as directed, increasing time as necessary for a knife inserted in the center to come out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 23g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 132mg cholesterol, Sodium 596mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 13g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality ingredients. Look for fresh herbs, artisanal cheeses, and free-range eggs.
  • Don't overmix the quiche filling. Overmixing can make the quiche tough.
  • Bake the quiche until the center is just set. A slightly wobbly center is okay; the quiche will continue to cook as it cools.
  • Let the quiche cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the quiche to set and make it easier to slice.
  • Serve the quiche warm or at room temperature. It can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Conclusion:

Quiche is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for any meal. With its creamy custard filling, flaky crust, and endless variations, there's a quiche for everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give quiche a try. You won't be disappointed!

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