This Smoked Ham & Gouda Quiche is a family favorite. Simple to make, with flavors of smoked ham and smoked gouda cheese will entice your taste buds and make a wonderful addition to any brunch table!
I will admit, that breakfast is typically a meal we reserve for Sundays. With a family of six, mornings are usually pretty chaotic. We look forward to sitting around our table as a family on Sunday mornings to a nice warm breakfast. When I told my kids we were having quiche this morning, I think you could hear them cheer in the next county over!
I always make quiche on Christmas morning. It’s nice to make most of it ahead of time, then bake it while we are seeing what Santa left for us!
I’m not sure why I don’t make it more often, it’s really pretty simple, and the reviews are always stellar.
A BIG thank you to Arla Dofino for sponsoring this Ham & Smoked Gouda Quiche recipe post. Please know that the opinions in this post are my own.
We LOVE cheese in our family, and this Arla Dofino Smoked Gouda is positively wonderful! I also love that their cheeses are free of added hormones and preservatives.
Smoked Gouda Cheese and smoked Virginia ham just seem to go hand in hand — I knew it would make a tasty quiche, and boy! Was I right!
You can use your own pie crust recipe, but I used a refrigerated pie crust I purchased at the store. Chopped up my ham, shallots and grated my cheese.
Whisked the eggs up with some Half & Half and seasonings, and poured it into the crust.
I don’t blind bake my crusts when I make quiche, but you most certainly can if you prefer the bottom that way.
My kitchen smelled heavenly while this was baking. I lost count at how many times my kids asked “Mmmmm! Can we eat it yet, Mom?”
If you have ever been intimidated by the idea of making quiche, please know that this recipe is tried and true, and no matter what I use for the add-ins, the base part? Always turns out great.
Like this one, My Bacon and Swiss Quiche.
This Green Chile & Sausage Quiche –
Or this Reuben Quiche, that is out.of.this.world.
But for today, let’s get to making this delicious Ham & Smoked Gouda Quiche, Shall we? 
Ham & Smoked Gouda Quiche
Flavors of smoked ham and smoked gouda cheese will entice your taste buds and make a wonderful addition to any brunch table!
Ingredients
- 1 - pie crust, your own or store bought
- 1/2 cups shallots, chopped
- 1/2 pound smoked ham, chopped
- 1 cup Arla Dofino Smoked Gouda Cheese, shredded
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups Half & Half
- 2 teaspoons chives
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees, and line a 9 inch deep dish pie plate with a pie crust.
- Lay chopped shallots in the crust. Top with the chopped ham. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Whisk together eggs and Half & Half, whisk in the salt, sugar and chives. Pour over the top of the cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce oven to 300 degrees and bake for 30 minutes more.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 311Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 146mgSodium: 862mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 1gSugar: 5gProtein: 15g
Nutrition isn't guaranteed accurate.
If you make this recipe, I’d love to know! Snap a picture, share the photo on social media with the hashtag #AnAffairFromTheHeart – I’d love to see what you made! – Michaela
Em Mahr says
I’d love to try the blue cheese and bacon stuffed potatoes because it combines all of my favorite things! I absolutely love anything with bacon and once blue cheese was added, I was hooked. This is a perfect recipe for Sunday while watching football! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/79516749643494306/
Ann from Sumptuous Spoonfuls says
I like the Havarti grilled cheese sandwiches … cuz I LOVE how nicely Havarti melts 🙂 http://www.thenaptimechef.com/2014/04/celebrating-national-grilled-cheese-day-with-arla-dofino-cheese/
Jody says
I just LOVE Gouda!! Besides the Ham and Smoked Gouda recipe above this sandwich sounds wonderful: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/79516749643818372/
Heather says
Who doesn’t love mini sandwiches?!?! I need to make these http://www.arla.com/en-us/recipes/mushroom-meatball-and-bacon-hero-with-melted-arla-dofino-creamy-havarti-slices/
Stephanie Daigneault says
Mushroom Meatball and Bacon Hero with Melted Creamy Havarti Slices! Yummmm
Heidy@The McCallumsShamrockPatch says
I adore this wonderful recipe! Came back to print it to make for our Holiday Brunch!!!
Kelly Anderson says
Definitely the firehouse chili, http://www.arla.com/en-us/recipes/firehouse-chili-with-cornbread–arla-dofino-havarti-crust/. There is nothing better than a hot bowl of chili on a cold Washington night:)
Ruth says
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/79516749646662200/ Gouda is my absolute favorite cheese ever!!! I tried to follow the link from the board, but it didn’t bring me to a direct recipe 🙁
Monica says
Meatball and vegetable soup with pasta would sure warm me up these cold winter days!
Julie says
Are you kidding me? This recipe looks amazing! I am a gouda lover and I would love to have this on my breakfast, lunch, dinner anytime table!
zuzu says
My husband and I have made this quiche recipe at least 5 times. It’s the best!
Michaela Kenkel says
I am so happy to hear that you love it!! We do, too!
Elizabeth says
My oven is working fine and these took an hour and a half to bake… they smell delicious.
Upon tasting, these are, by far, the best, creamiest, light, fluffy and delicious quiches I have ever made. Not sure why they took so long to bake.
Michaela Kenkel says
I am so happy you enjoyed it! I have never had mine take longer than an hour? Thanks for seeing it through!
Irina says
I love to serve a quiche during the weekends. The smoked ham/gouda combo is one of the best for making this gorgeous breakfast meal. Cannot wait to try it! Thanks for sharing.
Kellie Anderson says
What a wholesome tradition. And delicious! I grew up enjoying my Mum’s strata on Christmas morning. Similar vibe. 🙂
Tonje says
I loved this recipe, and it was well received by my family as well. A dinner success, thank you!
Michaela Kenkel says
HAppy to hear that!
Kelly Anthony says
Quiche for Christmas morning sounds delicious and will make the perfect addition to any Christmas menu.