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Close-up view of a slice of Ham and Spinach Quiche with melted cheese and chunks of ham on a wooden board.

Classic Spinach, Ham & Gruyère Quiche

A savory and satisfying quiche featuring a flaky crust filled with tender spinach, savory ham, and melty Gruyère cheese in a creamy egg custard. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 unbaked pie crust (9-inch), store-bought or homemade, chilled
For the Filling
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 5 oz fresh spinach roughly chopped
  • 1 cup diced cooked ham about 6 oz
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese packed, about 4 oz
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese packed, about 2 oz
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • Pinch nutmeg freshly grated if possible

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie plate
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Skillet
  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp Knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). If using a store-bought crust, prick the bottom with a fork a few times. If blind-baking is recommended for your crust, do so according to package directions, then let cool.
Prepare the Filling
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and squeeze out any excess liquid using a fine-mesh sieve or paper towels. This step is crucial to prevent a watery quiche.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until well combined.
  3. Sprinkle half of the Gruyère and cheddar cheese evenly over the bottom of the prepared pie crust.
  4. Layer the wilted spinach over the cheese, then top with the diced ham.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the ham and spinach.
  6. Carefully pour the egg and cream mixture over the fillings in the pie crust.
Bake the Quiche
  1. Place the pie plate on a baking sheet (to catch any potential spills) and transfer to the preheated oven.
  2. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the center is just set and the crust is golden brown. A knife inserted near the center should come out clean. If the crust edges brown too quickly, cover them loosely with foil.
  3. Remove from oven and let the quiche rest on a wire rack for at least 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the custard to fully set.

Notes

This quiche is excellent served warm or at room temperature. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently. For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.