How to Make Becky's Healthier Ham and Cheese Quiche - A Step-by-Step Guide

Quiche is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. With its creamy, custard-like filling and flaky pastry crust, it's the perfect comfort food for any occasion. One of the most popular variations of quiche is the classic ham and cheese, but this recipe for Becky's Healthier Ham and Cheese Quiche puts a nutritious and delicious spin on the traditional dish.

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Ingredients

  • 1 prepared 9-inch single pie crust
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • ½ pound cooked ham, cubed
  • 1 cup fat-free egg substitute
  • 7 fluid ounces fat-free evaporated milk
  • ¼ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 (8-inch) quiche

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Unroll pie crust and press into an 8-inch pie dish; set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir green onions in hot oil until wilted and beginning to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Spread ham in pie crust and top with green onions.
  • Whisk egg substitute, evaporated milk, and mozzarella cheese in a bowl. Pour over ham mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and chives.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Increase heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking until quiche is browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow quiche to rest until eggs are set, about 30 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    261 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 602mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 142mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 323mg