Broccoli, Ham & Cheese Quiche
This quiche recipe is full of broccoli, Cheddar cheese and smoky ham surrounded by a crispy hash brown crust. Look for precooked shredded potatoes in the dairy section or in the produce section—or use frozen hash brown potatoes in this easy quiche recipe.
Servings
6 servings
Prep Time
20 minutes
Total Time
2 hours
Ingredients
- 16ounces precooked shredded potatoes or frozen hash browns (thawed)
- 1 3/4cups liquid egg substitute, or 8 eggs, beaten, divided
- 2tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1tablespoon canola oil or extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4teaspoon salt
- 2cups finely chopped broccoli florets
- 1cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
- 3/4cup finely diced smoked ham
- 3/4cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1/4cup minced fresh chives
- 1/8teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Generously coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
- If using hash browns, squeeze any excess moisture from the thawed potatoes. Toss shredded potatoes (or hash browns) with 1/4 cup egg substitute, flour, oil and salt in a medium bowl. Pat the mixture into the bottom and 2 inches up the sides of the prepared springform pan. Bake until the potatoes are beginning to brown at the edges, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Fill the crust with broccoli, cheese and ham. Whisk the remaining 1 1/2 cups egg substitute (or beaten eggs), sour cream, chives and pepper in a medium bowl. Place the pan on the prepared baking sheet and pour the egg mixture over the filling.
- Bake the quiche until the center is just set, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Let cool for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the edges to loosen the sides, remove the pan sides and cut the quiche into wedges.
Tips
Prepare crust; cool, wrap and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Let stand at room temperature while you continue with Step 3 and preheat oven.
9-inch springform pan
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
| Calories | 297kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrate Total | 17g |
| Total Sugars | 1g |
| Added Sugars | 0g |
| Fiber | 2g |
| Total Fat | 16g |
| Saturated Fat | 7g |
| Mono Saturated Fat | 5g |
| Cholesterol | 41mg |
| Sodium | 622mg |
| Protein | 21g |
| Potassium | 436mg |
| Calcium | 212mg |
| Chromium | 1mcg |
| Folate | 46mcg |
| Omega-6 | 2g |
| Vitamin B12 | 1mcg |
| Vitamin E | 2mg |
| Zinc | 2mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1mg |
