09/06/2026
Fall Treats Series — Recipe Number Three & countdown to the pumpkin patch opening September 19th! 🎃
There’s something about this ham & cheese quiche that instantly makes me feel like the holidays are here. This recipe comes straight from my grandma’s recipe book, and it’s one I’ll always come back to. 🥧✨
Grandma’s Ham & Cheese Quiche
For the buttery crust:
1⅓ cups flour
tsp salt
½ cup butter
4 Tbsp cold water
For the quiche:
1 pie crust, prepared and baked
½ lb ham, pre-baked and diced
1 cup cheddar cheese
4 eggs
½ cup milk
½ cup heavy cream
2 Tbsp melted butter
1 Tbsp flour
Pinch of salt
Pinch of pepper
For the crust:
1. Measure flour and salt into a bowl.
2. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture is crumbly and the butter is thoroughly incorporated.
3. Sprinkle in the cold water and use a pastry cutter or fork to combine until the dough comes together.
4. Gather the dough into a ball and flatten into a round.
5. Place on a lightly floured surface and roll with a floured rolling pin until the dough is about 2 inches larger than your pie pan.
6. Gently roll the pastry around the rolling pin, then unroll it over your pie pan.
7. Ease the pastry into the pan without stretching it. Trim the overhanging edges and crimp the edges with your fingers.
8. Prick the bottom and sides of the crust with a fork.
9. Bake at 475°F for 8–10 minutes, until lightly golden.
For the quiche:
1. Used pre baked ham or fry, dice and set aside.
2. Scatter the ham and cheese over the bottom of the baked pie crust.
3. In a bowl, beat together the egg, milk, heavy cream, melted butter, flour, salt and pepper until well blended.
4. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the ham and cheese.
5. Bake at 375°F for about 40 minutes, or until the quiche is set in the center and golden on top.
6. Let it cool for a few minutes, slice, and enjoy warm.
I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as our family does, and that it brings a little taste of fall to your home. 🤎
