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A shortcut in every way except for how wonderful it tastes, this ham and cheese quiche recipe is what my mom lovingly refers to as a “none o’ yo’ business” recipe. As in, none of your business that I didn’t have time to:

Fuss with homemade Whole Wheat Pie Crust or Oil Pie Crust.Precook any of the filling ingredients (let’s save cooking Oven Baked Bacon for another time).Shred cheese (cubes are where it’s at!)

BUT don’t think it’s all breezy. You see, one of the house rules of a none o’ yo’ business recipe is that it can’t actually taste like you took a shortcut. Thus, a quiche recipe without crust like Crustless Quiche is out (though I adore it and find it perfectly delicious, but the omission is quite obvious); however, if you want an easy quiche recipe with crust, this is the recipe for you. Instead, I went the route of ultimate ease and used store bought pie crust. ^^Don’t judge. We all have our days, and a brunch emergency is a brunch emergency! Combine the crust work-around with a ham, cheese, and spinach filling that doesn’t require any pre-cooking on the stovetop, and you have a true time-saver. I’m smitten with this Goat Cheese Quiche, for example, but preparing caramelized onions takes time, and sometimes a lady just doesn’t have it.

How to Make the Best Easy Quiche Recipe

The key to making a fabulous easy quiche that doesn’t taste, well, easy is a few simple tricks to doctor up the filling, plus my new favorite way to prepare cheese before adding it to quiche. Quiche is an anytime kind of meal. You can serve this recipe as an easy breakfast quiche, or enjoy it for a light lunch or dinner.

The Ingredients

Refrigerated or Frozen Pie Crust. I won’t tell if you won’t. You can use either unbaked pie crust that comes already lining a disposable pie dish (the one you see in the photos here is from the frozen section of Whole Foods) or frozen pie crust sheets, such as Pillsbury. I’ve included recipe notes for both types.

Frozen Chopped Spinach. I always have a pack of this in my freezer. As I share in my cookbook, it’s an instant way to up the nutritional value of a recipe (spinach is a total super food—potassium, magnesium, vitamins galore, plus folic acid and more!)

Cheese. The best cheese for quiche is something fully flavored and melty. Gruyere is traditional in quiche Lorraine; I also love this easy quiche recipe with sharp white cheddar.

Ham. Another time saver! You can purchase already diced ham from the deli department or use leftover diced ham from another recipe.Eggs. 5 large eggs to 3/4 cup liquid is my ideal ratio for quiche. It leads to a savory egg custard with nice consistency that can hold up to a heap of tasty fillings. Hello, protein!Milk. Whatever kind is in your refrigerator should do nicely. I use 1%.

Nutmeg. Don’t underestimate the power of this ingredient—it’s classic in quiche Lorraine for good reason. A pinch gives the quiche filling surprising dimension of flavor.Hot Sauce. Another somethin’ somethin’ that makes the quiche filling taste far more complex than it is (your secret is safe with me).Green Onion. A final pop of color and hit of freshness that’s the finishing touch.

The Directions

Storage Tips

To Store. Refrigerate quiche in an airtight storage container for up to 3 days.To Reheat. Rewarm leftovers in a pie dish in the oven at 350 degrees F or gently in the microwave.To Freeze. You can freeze a quiche. Wrap the quiche tightly in plastic wrap and freeze in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe

Pie Crust Shield. Made with silicone to keep pie edges from burning. Fits any 8- to 10-inch pies.Baking Sheet. Made with pure aluminum for rust prevention and great heat conductivity.Small Whisk. Perfect to use in smaller bowls or measuring cups.

I hope this easy spinach quiche recipe makes your next brunch (or brinner!) a breeze.

Bacon Quiche. Use cooked, crumbled bacon (Air Fryer Bacon is a quick way to prep it) instead of ham (or try a combo!) with cheddar cheese.Easy Quiche Lorraine. Omit the spinach (or keep it for a less traditional, but yummy and more nutritious spin); use Gruyere for the cheese and bacon in place of ham.Vegetarian Easy Quiche. For a vegetable quiche recipe, omit the ham or swap it for a different sautéed, grilled, or roasted vegetable (as this Sweet Potato Quiche can attest, Roasted Sweet Potatoes are especially tasty in quiche). Top with Parmesan cheese.Ham Broccoli Quiche. Swap the spinach for chopped Roasted Broccoli.Mushroom Quiche. Replace the ham or the spinach with sautéed mushrooms or diced Grilled Portobello Mushrooms.Feta + Anything. Take it from this Spinach Feta Quiche: feta in quiche is delicious and can pair with just about any other filling ingredient.

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