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Fresh Herb and Ham Crustless Quiche(s)

These Fresh Herb and Ham Crustless Quiches are great for breakfast, brunch, lunch or casual dinners. They're easy to make and come together quickly but taste like a labor of love! I love that you can prepare them ahead then bake just before serving!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, French-American
Keyword: Crustless Quiche, Fresh Herb and Ham Crustless Quiche, Ham Quiche
Servings: 8
Calories: 349kcal
Author: Chris Scheuer

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter I use salted
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 medium garlic clove finely minced
  • cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes thawed
  • ½ pound smoky ham diced small
  • 8 large eggs
  • 6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (1¼ cups)
  • 1 cup 4% cottage cheese
  • ¾ cup Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes the kind in oil, well-drained.
  • 1 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves roughly chopped if the leaves are large
  • fresh basil leaves and chopped rosemary, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Spray 6 1-cup ramekins or one regular size quiche pan 6-7 cups with non stick baking spray. Set aside.
  • Heat a medium-size sauté pan over medium heat. Add the butter and swirl the pan until melted. Add the onion and stir, then cook until soft and translucent, 4-6 minutes. Add the garlic and stir. Cook for 1 more minute.
  • Place the thawed hash browns on a cutting board and run a large, sharp knife through them several times in different defections to roughly chop the long shreds.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until well combined. Add the chopped hash browns and the remaining ingredients and stir well. Add the cooked onions and stir one more time.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan(s. If using the individual ramekins, set the on a sheet pan.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes for the smaller ramekins or 30-40 minutes for the single quiche pan or until the center of the quiche(s) is no longer wobbly.
  • Let the quiche(s) sit for 10 minutes to set before serving. Garnish with more fresh herbs if desired .

Notes

See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips to ensure success.
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This recipe will yield 6-8 servings. Recipe nutritional info is based on 8 servings. 

Nutrition

Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 239mg | Sodium: 810mg | Potassium: 396mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 692IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 324mg | Iron: 2mg