Hearty and packed with flavor, our easy Cheesy Ham & Potato Quiche is the perfect addition to your weekend brunch or even a cozy weeknight dinner. Made with simple ingredients like eggs, ham, potatoes, cream, and plenty of cheese, it’s sure to be a dish the whole family will love.
This post was originally published in December 2016 and updated in April 2025 to include a precise measurement for potatoes (since their size can vary so much), ingredient notes and fresh, new photos.
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I’ve tried to make this ham potato and cheese quiche recipe as easy as possible by using a store-bought pie crust. We like to eat if for dinner with side salad or fruit salad for a delicious and complete meal.
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See recipe card for exact amounts.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- Eggs: I use large eggs in this quiche for the best consistency.
- Ham: This is a great way to use up leftover ham! I use ham chunks, but smaller pieces will work too, especially if you have a leftover ham steak on hand. For variety, you can also swap in sausage or bacon.
- Potato: I use uncooked diced Russet potatoes, but pre-cooked or frozen diced potatoes work just as well. You can even substitute an equal amount of hash browns for convenience (no need to brown them with the ham and onion, just mix them into the egg mixture.
- Heavy Cream: I prefer heavy cream for its richness, but whole milk or a mix of milk and cream can also be used.
- Cheese: Cheddar cheese is a classic choice, but feel free to use any cheese you love.
- Pie Crust: I typically buy the refrigerated kind from the grocery store, but a frozen crust (thawed for 15-20 minutes) or homemade pie crust will work too.
- Butter: The potato, ham and onions are pre-cooked in butter, canola oil, vegetable oil or olive oil work great too.
- Seasonings: We keep it simple with salt and black pepper, letting the other flavors shine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Store in an airtight container, or in the pie plate covered with plastic wrap, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
For best results heat in the microwave in 30 second intervals until heated through.
A crunchy green salad or fruit salad pair well with quiche.
Try these breakfast casseroles next!
- Bisquick Sausage Breakfast Casserole – Made with simple ingredients it’s a filling and hearty breakfast.
- Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal – To make this dish you just mix everything in one bowl, pour it into a casserole dish and bake it.
- Chile Relleno Casserole – This makes a great breakfast dish but can also be eaten for brunch, lunch or dinner.
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Cheesy Ham & Potato Quiche Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust 9-inch
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup diced potato
- 1 cup diced ham
- ¼ cup onion chopped
- 6 eggs
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°.
- Unroll the pie crust and place it in a pie pan, press dough gently into the corners of the pie dish with your fingers, pierce all over with a fork.1 pie crust
- Bake for 7-9 minutes or until it begins to brown slightly, set aside.
- Lower the oven temperature to 350°.
- While the crust bakes melt the butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook potatoes, ham, and onion until they start to turn light golden brown on the edges, stirring often, 6-9 minutes. Let cool about 3-5 minutes.1 tablespoon butter, 1 cup diced potato, 1 cup diced ham, ¼ cup onion
- In a large bowl whisk eggs and heavy cream. Add salt and pepper and whisk until well combined. Stir in ham mixture, making sure ham and potato mixture is as even as possible in the egg mixture.6 eggs, ¾ cup heavy cream, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ⅛ teaspoon salt
- Top with cheese and bake for 40-45 minutes.1 cup grated cheddar cheese
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Adapted from Farm Wife Cooks
Priya @asmallbite
New to me,should give a try…
You can’t go wrong with eggs, meat, and cheese in a pie, right?!
Ham and potato…such a classic combo! The quiche will be a perfect lunch for me.
Thank you!
This looks so good! Love the addition of the potato. Fantastic recipe!
Thanks. I can put potato in almost anything, haha!
Nice To Try….
Yes! Thanks