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    Home / Recipes / Keto Dinners

    Ham and Broccoli Quiche with Cheese

    By Lisa MarcAurele · Jul 16, 2020 · 23 Comments

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    ham and broccoli keto quiche recipe

    This easy to make keto-friendly ham and broccoli quiche is a filling dish that fits any meal. The gluten-free crust adds just 1g net carb to the savory egg custard.

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    Article Index
    • Preparing the keto-friendly crust
    • Making the ham and broccoli quiche filling
    • What's the best cheese to use?
    • Recipe variations
    • Serving suggestions
    • Other dishes to try
    • Recipe

    I usually make keto quiche crustless to save on carbs. But this time I wanted to bake one with an almond flour based crust.

    It did give the dish a nice crisp edge at the bottom as well as an added nutty flavor. However, you can leave it out if you'd rather not have the extra carbs.

    I made this ham and broccoli quiche for a simple dinner. The vegetable adds a nice color and ups the nutrition for a complete meal.

    This recipe is similar to my crustless spinach cheese pie which is another great dish to make ahead. Both are perfect for quick meals on busy mornings. It takes only a minute or so to heat up a slice in the microwave!

    Preparing the keto-friendly crust

    • Combine crust ingredients. Mix almond flour, parmesan cheese, coconut flour, butter, and egg in a medium bowl with fork until dough forms.
    • Press dough into baking pan. Using your fingers or spoon, press the dough out onto the bottom of a pie plate or tart pan
    • Bake crust. Place in a preheated 350°F oven for about ten minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
    baked crust

    Making the ham and broccoli quiche filling

    • Combine liquid ingredients. In a large bowl, beat eggs with salt and pepper. Then whisk in cream.
    • Add dry ingredients. Stir in the ham, broccoli, and grated cheese.
    • Top crust with filling mixture. Pour the egg mixture over the baked crust. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
    unbaked quiche
    • Bake quiche. Place in preheated 400°F oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 325°F. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes more until filling is set and top is golden.

    What's the best cheese to use?

    I like to use grated cheddar in broccoli and ham quiche but other types work well too. Swiss and Gruyère are also great choices. You can use a blend too.

    I also added a little mozzarella cheese on top of this ham and broccoli quiche to give it a nice brown color. Parmesan cheese would be another option if you don't have any mozzarella. Or, you can simply omit the cheese topping.

    I often buy different specialty cheeses at our local Aldi store. They offer many gourmet cheese varieties at prices that are hard to beat!

    Low-carb quiche is a popular dish with those on keto. This broccoli, ham, and cheese quiche will not disappoint.

    serving broccoli and ham quiche

    Recipe variations

    There's plenty of room to customize this quiche with add-ins like mushrooms, peppers, and onions. A frozen blend of broccoli and cauliflower works well too.

    You can also up the seasonings by adding garlic and smoked paprika. But I prefer keeping the dish simple.

    Serving suggestions

    Quiche can be enjoyed hot or cold. So there's no need to reheat the leftovers!

    As a main dish for lunch or dinner, it can be served with a side salad or steamed vegetables. But simple sides like green beans almondine or roasted radishes go well too.

    slice of broccoli and ham quiche on small plate

    Other dishes to try

    Quiche is perfect for repurposing ham leftover from dinner, but the following dishes are favorites too.

    • Low-Carb Ham Casserole is a cheesy bake that combines ham and cauliflower.
    • Keto Ham Soup is a hearty stew with mock potatoes and a creamy base.
    • Cauliflower Rice Casserole is a cheesy dish that adds in spinach and riced cauliflower.
    • Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole combines ham with chicken in a creamy cheese sauce.
    • Cheese Bites are quick and easy baked rounds that make a great appetizer.

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    Recipe

    ham and broccoli quiche

    Ham and Broccoli Quiche (Keto, Gluten-Free)

    5 from 3 votes
    A basic low-carb quiche featuring ham, cheese, and broccoli. The crust is made with a blend of gluten-free almond and coconut flours.
    Prep Time:10 minutes mins
    Cook Time:40 minutes mins
    Total Time:50 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
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    Servings: 8 slices
    Calories: 316

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    Ingredients

    Crust:

    • ½ cup almond flour
    • ⅓ cup parmesan cheese grated
    • 2 Tablespoons coconut flour
    • 3 Tablespoons butter melted
    • 1 egg

    Filling:

    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 1 ½ cups cubed ham
    • ½ cup broccoli cooked and chopped
    • 3 eggs
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
    • 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
    • ½ cup mozzarella cheese optional
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    Instructions

    Crust:

    • In medium bowl, combine almond flour, parmesan cheese, coconut flour, butter, and egg.
    • Press into a 9-inch glass pie dish with fingers or back of a spoon.
    • Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 10 minutes.

    Filling:

    • In large bowl, beat eggs with salt and pepper. Beat in cream.
    • Stir in ham, broccoli and cheddar cheese.
    • Pour filling mixture over crust. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, if using.
    • Bake 15 minutes at 400 degrees F (200 C). Reduce heat to 325 degrees F (160 C); bake for 20-25 minutes more. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

    Notes

    If making quiche without crust, it's about 2g net carbs per slice.
    Cheddar works well in quiche, but similar texture cheese works too.

    Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 316 | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 591mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 895IU | Vitamin C: 5.3mg | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 1mg

    Additional Info

    Net Carbs: 3 g | % Carbs: 3.9 % | % Protein: 18 % | % Fat: 78.1 % | SmartPoints: 12
    Values
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    Notes on Nutritional Information

    Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs are not included in carb counts as it has been shown not to impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

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    First Published: September 10, 2010... Last Updated: May 24, 2020

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    Comments

    1. Sonia Sharp

      June 22, 2020 at 8:20 pm

      5 stars
      This was so good! It’s very delicious and satisfying. It tastes just as good as the regular non-keto version and it was relatively simple to make.

      Reply
    2. Beth Ann Atkins

      April 08, 2018 at 2:42 pm

      If you were to freeze this, would you do it before baking or after?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        April 09, 2018 at 6:59 am

        I do it after.

        Reply
    3. Stacey

      February 03, 2018 at 9:01 pm

      The note you made says it has 2g net carbs a serving without crust. How many net carbs a serving for the actual recipe including the crust?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        February 04, 2018 at 7:37 am

        It's about 3g net carbs with the crust.

        Reply
    4. Debbie

      June 05, 2017 at 7:02 pm

      Is there something other than heavy cream , if lactose intolerant

      Reply
      • Lisa

        June 06, 2017 at 6:41 am

        If you don't mind the taste of coconut, you can use coconut cream or milk. Otherwise, use almond milk if you have no sensitivity to almonds.

        Reply
    5. Olivene

      April 16, 2017 at 10:48 am

      Can I use salami and bacon as a substitute? I love bacon.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        April 16, 2017 at 9:09 pm

        Certainly! That sounds delicious.

        Reply
    6. Sabrina

      March 15, 2017 at 12:57 pm

      What are they nutritional facts other than carbs

      Reply
      • Lisa

        March 15, 2017 at 2:45 pm

        Added nutritional data to the recipe. 🙂

        Reply
    7. Jodi

      January 02, 2017 at 4:30 am

      What if you don't have coconut flour?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        January 02, 2017 at 9:01 am

        Leave it out and add a bit more almond flour if needed.

        Reply
    8. Michele

      September 24, 2016 at 2:09 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Lisa,

      I have made this 3 times now and love it! It makes for an easy breakfast or lunch. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        September 24, 2016 at 2:14 pm

        You're welcome Michele!

        Reply
    9. Beth Novak

      March 04, 2016 at 12:58 pm

      Made this for dinner last night, and we all fought over the leftovers for breakfast! This is definitely going into the rotation!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        March 05, 2016 at 5:19 am

        Win! Glad it was a winner!

        Reply
    10. Libby at ditchthecarbs.com

      December 21, 2015 at 3:56 pm

      Hi Lisa, this looks incredible, healthy and nutritious. I have included it in my Best Low Carb Christmas Leftover Recipes roundup as it would be a great way to utilise all that leftover roast meat. Take care, Libby.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        December 21, 2015 at 5:25 pm

        Thanks Libby! 🙂

        Reply
    11. Amin

      May 20, 2015 at 3:31 pm

      excellent recipes for low car - just switched to that kind of diet. thanks again.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        May 20, 2015 at 4:06 pm

        Great to have you join the low carb community!

        Reply
    12. Robin Loiselle

      April 05, 2015 at 8:30 am

      Love love quiche, thank you for this recipe. Can't wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        April 05, 2015 at 12:10 pm

        This one is a classic!

        Reply
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