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Western Omelet Quiche

This colorful Western Omelet Quiche is what happens when a homemade quiche and a Western omelet collide. In it, cheese, bell peppers, green onions and ham are all baked together smothered with a luscious creamy egg custard. Pour it all into a deep pie shell to bake until puffy and golden. it reheats beautifully, too.

Western Omelet Quiche


Easy Western Omelet Quiche Recipe

What is a quiche? Quiche is essentially a creamy egg custard that’s baked with or without a crust. Quiche reminds me of a little bistro I used to visit with my girlfriends for brunch. We got together at least one Saturday morning each month to catch up with each other. We often met at this little bistro where there was always something delicious being offered as the Chef’s special of the day. Quiche in every imaginable flavor was a regular rotation on the menu and always a hot favorite with us. Regardless of the time of day, it makes a fitting meal. Serve quiche with a light fruit compote or mixed greens salad to round out the meal. How to make this simple Western Omelet Quiche Recipe:

  • Crust – 9 inch deep dish pie shell.
  • Eggs – 6 large eggs.
  • Meat – Smoked ham, chopped.
  • Cheese – Shredded colby jack cheese or cheddar cheese.
  • Liquid – Heavy cream or half and half.
  • Seasonings – Garlic salt, black pepper, onion powder and ground mustard.
Western Omelet Quiche

How to Make the BEST Western Omelet Quiche Recipe

  • Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Western Omelet Quiche: One 9 inch deep dish pie shell, large eggs, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, green onions, butter, smoked ham, heavy cream shredded colby jack or cheddar cheese, heavy cream, garlic salt, black pepper, onion powder and dry mustard.
  • Kitchen tools you’ll need: A medium bowl, measuring cups and spoons, sharp knife and cutting board, 10 inch skillet, cheese grater, whisk and a sheet pan.
  • What’s in a Western Omelet Quiche? Western omelets usually include diced ham, a variety of bell peppers and onion. This flavorful quiche variation is decadent just as a homemade quiche recipe should be.
  • Can I make this Western omelet quiche in advance? If you’re pressed for time, this quiche can be prepared completely in advance then gently reheated one piece at a time. The creamy egg custard filling is luscious and could separate if you heat it at too high a temperature. Reheat in the microwave in short time increments at 50% power.  
  • Can I use less eggs for this Western quiche recipe? I test recipes before adding them to my website so you can be successful recreating them. I highly recommend using the amount of eggs called for in this Southern style Western Omelet Quiche recipe.
  • Can I use a different kind of cheese? If you prefer a different type of cheese, you can adapt the type of cheese in this recipe to suit your preference.
  • How do I reheat quiche in the oven? You can reheat a fully baked quiche in a preheated 325°F oven. Lay a piece of foil on top and heat for 15 – 20 minutes or just until it’s fully heated through.
  • Store baked Western Omelet Quiche chilled in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Western Omelet Quiche

More Quiche Recipes to Make

We’re a family that loves quiche so I have shared many varieties her on my website. Other quiche recipes you may also like to try:

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Western Omelet Quiche

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Resting Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: easy-quiche-recipes, western-omelet-quiche
Servings: 8 pieces
Calories: 404kcal
Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 1 9 inch deep dish pie shell
  • 4 green onion thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 4 oz smoked ham chopped and divided
  • 1 1/2 cup colby jack or cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground mustard

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Prick the bottom of a frozen pie shell using a fork. Bake for 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • In a small skillet melt the butter. Cook the sliced green onion, green pepper and red pepper until softened around 2-3 minutes.
  • Layer 1/2 of the ham and 1/2 of the shredded cheese on the bottom of the par baked pie shell.
  • Whisk together the heavy cream, eggs and seasonings until fully combined. Add the cooked vegetables to the custard.
  • Pour 1/2 over the first layer of ham and cheese then repeat ham, cheese and custard.
  • Place onto a baking sheet and place into the oven. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Lower the oven temperature to 350°F and continue to cook for an additional 30-40 minutes.
  • Rest on a cooling rack for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • You can use a refrigerated pie crust, a frozen premade pie crust or a homemade pie crust for this recipe.
  • When using a homemade pie crust, dock the bottom with a fork and blind bake with pie weights for 8 minutes then proceed with the recipe. 
  • There’s no need to thaw a frozen pie crust prior to filling and baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 237mg | Sodium: 798mg | Potassium: 212mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1279IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 222mg | Iron: 2mg
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227 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    I made two of these tonight but without the crust and WOW! I did add extra veggies, extra cheese, used a yellow onion instead of green and added ham.The amount of flavor is unbelievable. It tastes incredible. I highly recommend this quiche.

  2. 1. If I use a refrigerated pie crust do I skip par baking the crust? 2. And what can you use if you don’t have pie weights? 3. Does it taste as good if you make it the night before? Thank you!

    1. Refrigerated crusts are very thin you likely won’t need to parbake it as it will shrink. You can use dry beans as a pie weights. I never recommend filling a quiche and storing it overnight night prior to baking.

  3. would this be gluten free with no crust? I would love to make this for some friends who are gluten free and vegetarians. I would leave out the ham for them, what could I use for protein?

  4. 5 stars
    I made this quiche for breakfast Christmas brunch, instead of using ham I precooked sausage and mixed in with the eggs then baked. Everyone really like it. I’m going to use this recipe again using sausage but add mushrooms and spinach.

  5. 5 stars
    This has become a favorite for us made just as the recipe is written. I do use a Frozen deep dish pie crust, and do heat my ham in a skillet to get some of the excess moisture out of it.

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