Lower Fat And Calorie Ham And Cheese Quiche Food

BECKY'S HEALTHIER HAM AND CHEESE QUICHE

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I have been on a permanent quest to find the perfect quiche recipe. As a self-professed breakfast food, cheese, and egg lover, quiche represents to me all that is right and good in a culinary concoction. Traditionally quiche is not a healthy option, what with all the cream and cheese that typically goes into it. I have literally experimented with different versions of a healthier quiche for years, but a couple of weeks ago I stumbled upon the perfect mixture, and I am pleased to share it here with all of you.

Provided by Becky Fletcher Holloway

Categories Breakfast and Brunch Eggs Quiche

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 prepared 9-inch single pie crust
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 green onions, chopped
½ pound cooked ham, cubed
1 cup fat-free egg substitute
7 fluid ounces fat-free evaporated milk
¼ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Unroll pie crust and press into an 8-inch pie dish.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir green onions until wilted and beginning to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Spread ham over prepared pie crust and top with green onions.
Whisk egg substitute, evaporated milk, and mozzarella cheese in a bowl. Pour over ham mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garnish with chives.
Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Increase heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking until quiche is browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and allow quiche to rest until eggs are set, about 30 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 601.5 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

HAM AND HASH BROWN QUICHE

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Husband's favorite breakfast!!!

Provided by Candace Standfield

Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Potatoes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup cooked ham, chopped
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
3 large eggs
½ cup milk
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Press hash brown potatoes between paper towels to remove excess moisture. Transfer potatoes to an 8-inch pie dish and press into the bottom and up the sides of the dish to form a crust. Drizzle with melted butter.
Bake in preheated oven until golden, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven and reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Combine ham, Cheddar cheese, onion, and bell pepper in a bowl; spread mixture over potato crust. Beat eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper in the same bowl; pour over ham mixture.
Bake in oven until eggs are set, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 140.3 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 662.9 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

BACON SWISS QUICHE

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Light and fluffy, this scrumptious quiche is ideal for breakfast or brunch but can also be served at dinnertime. Serve with chilled grapes or other fresh fruit on the side. -Colleen Belbey, Warwick, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 tablespoon butter
6 large eggs
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 9-in. pie plate with crust; trim and flute edges. Set aside. In a small skillet, saute green onions in butter until tender. , In a large bowl, whisk eggs, cream and juice. Stir in bacon, salt, pepper and green onions. Pour into crust; sprinkle with cheese., Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Freeze option: Securely wrap individual portions of cooled quiche in parchment and foil; freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap quiche; reheat in oven until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 739 calories, Fat 60g fat (31g saturated fat), Cholesterol 359mg cholesterol, Sodium 781mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein.