Ham and Broccoli Quiche Bites

These easy ham and broccoli quiche bites are the perfect make ahead option for any party appetizer. Stuffed with meat, cheese, and veggies, they’re both pretty and flavorful, making them the ultimate handheld quiche.

This recipe can even be made in a regular pie pan, which means it’s incredibly versatile. We’re convinced that these bite sized appetizers will impress any guest, whether you’re hosting a baby shower, bridal shower, or even Sunday brunch.

Why We Love Ham and Broccoli Quiche

• Flavorful: The saltiness of the ham and cheddar with the creaminess of the egg custard is a combination that just can’t be beat.
• Uses up Leftovers: This is the perfect way to use up all that leftover Easter or Thanksgiving ham.
• Make ahead: Quiche tastes better the next day, so make these in advance and freeze or refrigerate until party time for easy entertaining.
• Versatile: We’ll show you how to make both mini quiche and full-size quiche with the same recipe.

How to Make Ham and Broccoli Quiche Bites (Step by Step):

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Prepare the Pie Crust

Gently roll out one of the uncooked pie crusts until it is 12-14 inches in diameter. 

Use a cup or a circle cookie cutter (approximately 2.5 inches in diameter) to cut mini pie crust circles. Repeat with the second pie crust, and re-roll until you have 36-48 pie crust circles. 

Add each mini pie crust to a greased mini muffin tin cavity, pressing down to shape the crust. 

Place a small amount of shredded cheddar in each mini muffin cavity. Gently press into the pie crust dough, making sure not to break the crust. Set aside.

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. 

Add minced onion, and finely chopped fresh broccoli. Cook on medium low heat stirring frequently until vegetables are soft, but onion is not translucent.  

Add diced ham and cook until warmed through. 

Add minced garlic. Cook until fragrant, stirring the entire time. (About 1-2 minutes.)

Divide the cooked vegetables among the prepared pie crusts. Set aside.

In a large bowl, gently whisk eggs. Whisk in evaporated milk. Season with salt and pepper. 

Pour egg mixture over vegetables and sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese.

Bake in preheated oven until center has set, 25 – 45 minutes.

Essential Tips:

Don’t skip these tips – read them before cooking to avoid any potential mistakes.

• Pouring the egg mixture can easily end up with a big mess. Using a turkey baster makes filling each mini quiche much easier.
• Make sure the broccoli is cut into very small pieces so they cook well. If they’re too big, the onion will end up too soft and the broccoli will be too crunchy. (Thinking about using frozen veggies? Make sure you check out the FAQ below.)
• If you have any extra veggie and egg mixture, it can easily be cooked up for a delicious scrambled egg snack or to put inside a tortilla for a breakfast wrap.
• Allow the quiche bites to cool in the pan for a few minutes before removing them. If any of your mini quiche stick to the pan, you can use a toothpick to gently release them from the pan.

Substitutions and Adaptations:

• Diced ham: substitute with an equal amount of cooked sausage, or bacon
• Pie crust: Store bought crusts work well, but if you have a favorite homemade pie crust, feel free to use it!
• Cheese: We like sharp cheddar, but you can use mild cheddar, shredded mozzarella, gruyere, or even Colby jack.
• Broccoli: Other vegetables like asparagus, mushrooms, and bell peppers all work well if your short on broccoli
• Ham: This is a delicious way to use up leftover holiday ham, but you can even use lunchmeat ham in a pinch, or substitute with cooked bacon or sausage.
• Evaporated milk: This recipe is slightly less fluffy, but still delicious when made with whole milk, heavy cream, or 2% milk.

What to Serve with Ham and Broccoli Quiche

These quiche bites are perfect for just about any occasion, but are especially good for a tasty brunch. Here are some of our favorite recipes to go with it:

• Blueberry lemonade mimosas
• Easy finger sandwiches
• Apple roses with puff pastry
• Easy candied pecans
• Heart Shaped Charcuterie Board

You can also check out all our party recipes right here.

FAQs:

Can I use frozen broccoli?

Yes…but with a big caveat.

Make sure your broccoli is thawed and has no excess water. You could wind up with a soggy or soupy quiche if you don’t.

How Do I Make this as a Regular Sized Quiche instead of Mini Quiches?

The process is almost exactly the same…but faster! Just know, that this makes a lot of filling, so you will get 2 quiches from one batch if you use a standard depth pie pan. (You may not get as much using deep dish pie pans)

Sometimes I even split the batch and make half of it as ham and broccoli quiche bites and the other half as a full sized quiche to freeze for dinner another night.

To Make a Large Quiche:

1. Roll out the pie crusts to about 10 inches in diameter and place in the bottom of your pie pan.
2. Add half the cheddar cheese onto the crust. Gently press the cheese into the crust.
3. Add the prepared veggie filling.
4. Cover with the egg filling and top with remaining cheese
5. Bake for 45-60 minutes or until set.

What’s the Difference between a quiche and a frittata?

They flavors are actually pretty similar, but the technique is different.

Quiche is usually cooked in a pie pan with a bottom crust, whereas frittatas are usually cooked in an oven safe skillet and then finished in the oven.

Can I make the Filling Before Baking it in the Crust?

It’s best to make the quiches all at once, but you can prepare the filling up to 24 hours in advance if you have a pie crust emergency.

Make Ahead and Storage Tips:

One of the best things about quiche is that it stores so well! You can make this quiche recipe up to 3 days in advance or freeze it for future use.

Here are my best tips to make sure everything tastes its best on the day of your party:

To Reheat Refrigerated Quiche:

Place the ham and broccoli quiche bites on a baking sheet and heat in a 325˚F oven for 5-15 minutes or until warmed through.

If you’re reheating a full sized quiche, tent it with foil before placing it in the oven for 10 – 15 minutes.

To Freeze and Reheat Quiche:

Mini quiche: Place cooled quiche bites on a baking tray or sheet and freeze completely before moving to a hard sided storage container for up to 1 month.

When you’re ready to serve, preheat your oven to 400˚F. Place frozen quiche bites on a baking sheet and heat for 12-15 minutes or until heated through and golden brown.

Full sized quiche: Wrap cooled quiche tightly with foil and place in the freezer for up to 2 months.

When you’re ready to serve, place frozen quiche on a baking sheet and tent with foil. Heat at 350˚F for 25-30 minutes, or until warmed through. 

If you liked this Ham and Broccoli Quiche bites recipe, you’re going to love my French Baguette Egg Boats. Or you can check out my other appetizer recipes here.

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