I am a breakfast for dinner person. Actually, I can eat breakfast any time of day. So, quiche recipes seem to creep into my weekly dinner menu plan. I have featured many on my blog and they are easily searchable. Any that I have posted are my favorite recipes. This recipe is an adaptation of one of them and can easily be even substituted with other ingredients. It is a basic standard recipe to have on hand to serve to breakfast guests. It works every time.
I use a store-bought pie crust from the refrigerated dairy aisle. Thaw the crust according to directions. Place into a ceramic pie plate and keep cold until all ingredients are ready to fill the dish.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. On the stove, lightly saute ham pieces and sliced red onion until lightly browned in one tablespoon olive oil. Remove the crust from the refrigerator and add the onions and ham to the dish. Sprinkle with 2 cups shredded mixed cheddar cheese and then add fresh herbs to taste. I used fresh basil and fresh dill.
In the same skillet, add 3/4 cup half and half and add the two beaten eggs, whisking them in to incorporate and warm gently. Season as desired and pour over the quiche mixture.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the quiche is set. Serve with a side salad, cup of soup, or a crusty roll. For breakfast, serve with fresh fruit and a blueberry muffin.
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