Slow-Cooker Ham and Swiss Quiche

Health score
9%
Slow-Cooker Ham and Swiss Quiche
200 min.
6
683kcal

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Are you looking for a delightful dish that combines the rich flavors of ham and Swiss cheese with the convenience of a slow cooker? Look no further than this Slow-Cooker Ham and Swiss Quiche! Perfect for any morning meal, brunch, or even a light lunch, this quiche is not only easy to prepare but also packed with delicious ingredients that will please your palate.

Imagine waking up to the enticing aroma of a savory quiche slowly cooking away in your kitchen. With just a few simple steps, you can create a hearty meal that serves six, making it ideal for family gatherings or weekend get-togethers with friends. The combination of lean cooked ham, creamy Swiss cheese, and fresh green onions creates a flavor profile that is both satisfying and comforting.

This quiche is also incredibly versatile. You can customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or herbs, making it a great way to use up leftovers. Plus, with a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, you can enjoy this dish without the guilt. So, gather your ingredients, dust off your slow cooker, and get ready to impress your loved ones with this scrumptious Slow-Cooker Ham and Swiss Quiche!

Ingredients

  • cup finely-chopped ham lean cooked chopped
  •  eggs 
  • servings grape tomatoes cut in half, if desired
  • 0.3 cup spring onion chopped
  • servings spring onion sliced
  • 0.1 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
  • box pie crust dough refrigerated softened
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • oz swiss cheese shredded
  • cup whipping cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Spray 5- to 6-quart oval slow cooker with cooking spray.
  2. Remove pie crusts from pouches; cut pie crusts in half. Press 3 pie crust halves in bottom and 2 inches up side of slow cooker, overlapping seams by 1/4 inch. Refrigerate remaining pie crust half for another use.
  3. Cover; cook on High heat setting 1 hour 30 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle 1 cup of the cheese, the ham and 1/4 cup onions over crust. In medium bowl, beat eggs, whipping cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg with whisk.
  5. Pour over ingredients in crust.
  6. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
  7. Cover; cook on High heat setting 1 hour 30 minutes or until filling is set. Uncover; let stand 5 minutes before serving.
  8. Cut quiche into wedges; serve immediately.
  9. Garnish with tomatoes and additional onions.

Nutrition Facts

Calories683kcal
Protein14.52%
Fat64.79%
Carbs20.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.5
Glycemic Load
0.33
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
19.113913017771%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Quercetin
1.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:682.93kcal
34.15%
Fat:49.08g
75.5%
Saturated Fat:23.16g
144.72%
Carbohydrates:35.26g
11.75%
Net Carbohydrates:33.29g
12.1%
Sugar:1.6g
1.77%
Cholesterol:257.41mg
85.8%
Sodium:731.91mg
31.82%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:24.74g
49.47%
Selenium:33.67µg
48.1%
Phosphorus:434.31mg
43.43%
Calcium:408.96mg
40.9%
Vitamin B2:0.56mg
32.76%
Vitamin B12:1.86µg
31.04%
Vitamin K:28.06µg
26.72%
Vitamin A:1245.29IU
24.91%
Vitamin B1:0.32mg
21.27%
Zinc:3.08mg
20.52%
Folate:79.6µg
19.9%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.38%
Iron:2.92mg
16.2%
Vitamin B5:1.38mg
13.82%
Vitamin B3:2.61mg
13.06%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
10.2%
Vitamin D:1.51µg
10.1%
Vitamin E:1.42mg
9.48%
Magnesium:36.85mg
9.21%
Vitamin C:6.68mg
8.09%
Fiber:1.97g
7.89%
Potassium:274.53mg
7.84%
Copper:0.14mg
6.8%