Best Lower Fat And Calorie Ham And Cheese Quiche Recipes

BECKY'S HEALTHIER HAM AND CHEESE QUICHE

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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.

Provided by Becky Fletcher Holloway

Categories Breakfast and Brunch Eggs Quiche

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Unroll pie crust and press into an 8-inch pie dish.
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.
Whisk egg substitute, evaporated milk, and mozzarella cheese in a bowl. Pour over ham mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garnish with chives.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 601.5 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

LOWER FAT AND CALORIE HAM AND CHEESE QUICHE

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Surprisingly delicious recipe adapted from a Weight Watchers recipe. I bake a ham now and then and this is a great way to use some leftovers. Very creamy and sinful tasting. The cottage cheese sounded weird to me, but honestly my whole family loves this. My husband even takes a slice cold for breakfast. You can also make it with a bag of spinach instead of the ham.

Provided by Mira C.

Categories Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/3 cup low fat cottage cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (can substitute any other sharp cheese)
3 egg whites
2 eggs
1 (12 ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup diced ham
1 store bought 9 inch pie shell

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°F
Take out pie crust if frozen. Then in a medium sized bowl, whisk together the milk, cottage cheese, eggs, egg whites, parmesan, salt and pepper.
Put the pie pan on a jelly roll pan or baking sheet. Spread the ham around the pie crust and then pour the egg mixture inches Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 and bake for 20 more minutes to set the filling. Let stand for at least 10 minutes prior to serving.
Enjoy a great meal!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.4, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 89.6, Sodium 914.5, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 7.7, Protein 17.7