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Published: Feb 28, 2022 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Ham and Spinach Quiche

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A deep dish quiche topped with spinach.

A delicious quiche filled with ham, fresh spinach and gouda cheese. This ham and spinach quiche is perfect for breakfast or dinner!

Leftover quiche is just as delicious as the day it's prepared and is perfect reheated for lunch.

Quiche with spinach and ham with a slice cut out of the quiche.
Table of Contents
Quiche
Key ingredients
Step by step directions
Recipe tips
How to know if your quiche is done
Frequently asked questions
Variations
Serving suggestions
Ham and Spinach Quiche

Quiche

This is a quiche done my way! In every sense of the word, this is a quiche, but I've changed things up just a bit!

What really makes this my own is the ratio of eggs I've used. Many quiche recipes just call for 3-4 eggs per 1 ½ cups of cream, but I used 6 eggs! Partially to fill this pie dish, but also because we always have a refrigerator full of our fresh eggs.

Using up the eggs means I'm using what we have! That's just all part of raising chickens - you always have an excess of eggs. But to tell you the truth, I like that this quiche has a bit more substance to it!

This ham and spinach quiche is loaded with fresh spinach and delicious little bites of ham. Then there's the cheese - gouda! It adds such a creaminess.

Quiche is one of those foods that can be eaten for any meal. Nobody will even think twice if you serve it for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. How many foods can say that about?

This ham and spinach quiche can also be served for almost any occasion - holidays, baby shower, wedding shower, afternoon tea party, business meeting, family gathering, potluck buffet and it's perfect to take on a picnic.

Leftover quiche is also just as delicious as when it's first served. In fact, I believe my kids actually prefer it reheated the next day. Just think of the envious stares you'll receive when you take out a slice of homemade quiche at work!

Key ingredients

Ingredients for making a quiche.
  • Pie crust - make your own or purchase a store bought crust. You'll need one to fit a deep dish pie.
  • Eggs - 6 whole eggs
  • Spinach - fresh baby spinach roughly chopped, although frozen can be used too
  • Ham - fully cooked and cut into small cubes. Leftover ham is perfect or buy from your deli.
  • Gouda cheese - feel free to substitute cheddar or monterey jack
  • Half and Half Cream - whole milk or heavy cream can also be used or use a mixture!
  • Dijon mustard

Step by step directions

  • Make your pie crust. I make a 10 inch pie crust to fit my deep dish pie plate. If using a store bought crust, you will probably need to roll it thinner in order to fill the pie plate.
  • Dock or prick the pie crust with a fork
  • Line pie crust with foil and fill with pie weights or dried beans. This helps prevent the pie crust from puffing up while baking. I've had my pie weights for more than 25 years. Ceramic pie weights are more popular now.
  • An unbaked pie crust in a pie plate.
  • Foil lined pie plate with pie weights.
  • Bake pie crust for 15 minutes
  • Remove foil and pie weights and bake for an additional 5 minutes
  • Allow pie crust to cool. It can still be warm when adding filling, but you do not want it to be hot.
  • Whisk eggs together with dijon mustard and salt and pepper
  • Add half and half and whisk until well incorporated
  • Place ham in the pie crust
  • Diced ham in a pie crust.
  • Cheese added to a quiche.
  • Add chopped spinach
  • Pour egg mixture over the top of spinach
  • Use a fork to press spinach down into the pie dish
  • Spinach leaves in a pie crust.
  • Egg mixture with spinach in a pie crust.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 °F oven for 45-50 minutes
  • Remove from oven and allow quiche to cool for 15-20 minutes before serving
A cooked quiche on a baking sheet.

Recipe tips

  • Be certain to parbake pie crust
  • Use a deep dish pie plate that is 2 inches deep
  • If using frozen spinach, thaw and squeeze liquid out of spinach before using
  • You can change to order of your quiche - consider placing spinach on top of ham and then topping with cheese
  • Bake quiche on a baking sheet. This makes getting the quiche in and out of the oven easier and it will also catch and spills or overflows if the quiche is filled just a tad too high.
  • Allow quiche to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. You can cool for longer and serve warm or at room temperature.
  • When you first cut into this quiche and remove the first piece, you may notice the quiche is a little weepy. This is from the moisture in the spinach and the ham. Just use a paper towel to absorb any excess moisture. The longer the quiche cools, the less moisture you'll notice.
  • Wrap leftover cool quiche and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days

How to know if your quiche is done

  • Set a timer for the correct amount of time
  • Give the dish a little wiggle. If the center of the quiche is jiggly, it needs more time. If it's firm, remove the quiche from the oven and do a knife test.
  • Insert a butter knife into the center of the quiche and pull it out. If it's gooey with egg, it needs a few more minutes. Otherwise, it's done!
  • Allow quiche to cool for 15 minutes before cutting into it

Frequently asked questions

How long will quiche last in the refrigerator?


Cover and wrap cool quiche and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Can I freeze quiche?


Yes, this quiche can be frozen. Cook quiche and allow it to fully cool. Wrap quiche in plastic wrap and then with aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 3 months.

To use, allow quiche to fully thaw. Remove plastic wrap and cover quiche with foil. Heat in a 300°F oven for 20-30 minutes until warmed inside.

Variations

  • Use cooked turkey instead of ham
  • Pick your favorite type of cheese - gouda, cheddar, swiss or monterey all work well
  • Make crustless! Omit the crust, just be certain to spray your baking dish with a nonstick spray before adding ingredients.

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions will vary, depending on when you are eating your quiche

Breakfast/Brunch

  • Fresh fruit
  • Coffee cake muffins
  • Cream cheese danish
  • Homemade breakfast sausage

Lunch/Dinner

  • Small salad with raspberry vinaigrette dressing
  • Dinner rolls
  • Honey glazed carrots
  • Marinated cherry tomatoes

Party Buffet

  • Stuffed cherry tomatoes
  • Puff pastry cheese straws
  • Crab stuffed mushrooms
  • Boursin cheese spread
  • Homemade crackers
A slice of quiche with spinach.

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Quiche with spinach and ham with a slice cut out of the quiche.

Ham and Spinach Quiche

Kathy
A delicious creamy quiche with ham, spinach and cheese.
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 10 mins
Resting Time 15 mins
Total Time 1 hr 45 mins
Course Breakfast, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Quiche
Calories 343 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 1 pie crust (for a 10" pie or a deep dish pie)

Quiche

  • 6 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1 ½ cups half and half cream (or heavy cream )
  • 1 ½ cups cooked ham (diced)
  • 1 cup gouda cheese (shredded)
  • 1 ½ cups baby spinach (coarsely chopped)

Instructions
 

Pie Crust

  • Preheat oven to 375°F
  • Make your pie crust and roll out to fit your deep dish pan
    1 pie crust
  • Put into deep dish pie pan and crimp the edges
  • Dock or prick the pie crust with a fork
  • Line pie crust with foil and fill with pie weights or dried beans.
  • Blind bake the pie crust in a preheated 375° oven for 15 minutes. Remove foil and pie weights and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Remove crust from the oven and allow crust to cool. The crust can be warm when adding filling but should not be hot. The crust will not be fully baked.

Quiche

  • Reduce oven temperature to 350°F
  • Place eggs in a large bowl and whip with a whisk until well combined
    6 eggs
  • Add dijon mustard, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Mix well.
    1 teaspoon dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • Add half and half and mix well
    1 ½ cups half and half cream
  • When the pie crust is warm, begin adding the quiche ingredients
  • Place ham in the pie crust and then top with cheese
    1 ½ cups cooked ham, 1 cup gouda cheese
  • Place spinach on top and then pour egg mixture over spinach
    1 ½ cups baby spinach
  • Use a fork or a spoon and gently push spinach down so it is submerged
  • Place quiche on a baking sheet and place in the oven for 45-50 minutes until fully baked
  • Allow quiche to rest for at least 15 minutes before serving
  • Cut quiche into 8 pieces and serve from pie dish

Notes

Tips
  • Be certain to parbake pie crust
  • Use a deep dish pie plate that is 2 inches deep
  • If using frozen spinach, thaw and squeeze liquid out of spinach before using
  • You can change to order of your quiche - consider placing spinach on top of ham and then topping with cheese
  • Bake quiche on a baking sheet. This makes getting the quiche in and out of the oven easier and it will also catch and spills or overflows if the quiche is filled just a tad too high.
  • Allow quiche to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. You can cool for longer and serve warm or at room temperature.
  • When you first cut into this quiche and remove the first piece, you may notice the quiche is a little weepy. This is from the moisture in the spinach and the ham. Just use a paper towel to absorb any excess moisture. The longer the quiche cools, the less moisture you'll notice.
  • Wrap leftover cool quiche and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days
How to know if your quiche is done
  • Set a timer for the correct amount of time
  • Give the dish a little wiggle. If the center of the quiche is jiggly, it needs more time. If it's firm, remove the quiche from the oven and do a knife test.
  • Insert a butter knife into the center of the quiche and pull it out. If it's gooey with egg, it needs a few more minutes. Otherwise, it's done!
  • Allow quiche to cool for 15 minutes before cutting into it

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 18gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 189mgSodium: 796mgPotassium: 254mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1034IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 285mgIron: 2mg
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  1. David @ Spiced says

    March 01, 2022 at 5:27 am

    5 stars
    I really do need to make quiche more often. Laura isn't a quiche fan, so I forget about it...but I could make this for myself for weekday lunches. It looks delicious, Kathy! And great use of gouda here, too.

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    • Kathy says

      March 01, 2022 at 5:33 am

      We don't make quiche all that often here either, but I don't know why! Everyone in my family is a huge fan! 🙂

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