Becky's Healthier Ham and Cheese Quiche

Recipesfull introduces to you: Quiche Recipes. (Becky's Healthier Ham and Cheese Quiche). 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.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 1hr20 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 1 8-inch quiche

Becky's Healthier Ham and Cheese Quiche

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

Cheesy Sausage Mushroom Quiche

Breakfast and Brunch

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Unroll pie crust and press into an 8-inch pie dish.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Whisk egg substitute evaporated milk and mozzarella cheese in a bowl. Pour over ham mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garnish with chives.

Step 4

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.

Nutritional Information

Becky's Healthier Ham and Cheese Quiche

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 260.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 13.7g 28%

Carbohydrates: 14.3g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 1g 4%

Sugars: 3.6g

Fat: 16.3g 25%

Saturated Fat: 4.7g 23%

Cholesterol: 20.1mg 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 322.9IU 7%

Niacin Equivalents: 5mg 39%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 9%

Vitamin C: 11.7mg 20%

Folate: 30mcg 8%

Calcium: 141.8mg 14%

Iron: 1.7mg 9%

Magnesium: 20.1mg 7%

Potassium: 323.3mg 9%

Sodium: 601.5mg 24%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 32%

Calories From Fat: 146.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.