You can enjoy the true pleasures of a nice thick slice of quiche with gooey cheese, flavorful ham, and nutritious eggs, all while still respecting your dietary restrictions! How is this possible? With this dairy-free cheesy ham quiche recipe! I love this quiche because it is simple to make, uses wholesome ingredients like non-GMO ham and pasture-raised eggs, and is free of dairy, grains, gluten, nuts, and preservatives. This quiche will melt in your mouth!
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While quiche may not sound like a pioneer recipe, I think it fits the pioneer lifestyle perfectly! While eggs were not a common commodity in the early pioneer days, once the pioneers started homesteading, chickens became a little easier to keep and raise for eggs. Then eggs became an important staple in the pioneer diet.
Not only were eggs a staple, but home-raised meat and dairy products were also important to the homesteading pioneers. Making your own bread products was also a necessary skill. And….. what you know, this quiche recipe contains eggs, ham, cheese, and a homemade pie crust, all very pioneerish ingredients!
However, this quiche recipe had one problem. The cheese had to be dairy-free. Of course, the pioneers did not have dairy-free cheese back then, but not many pioneers were dairy-free. So, to fix this minor detail I chose to use a healthy, dairy-free and nut free cheese substitute. It worked perfectly and still gave the quiche a cheesy taste and texture!
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I wanted to keep the ingredients in this quiche simple, wholesome, and nutritious. Eggs are the main ingredient in this quiche and they are also packed with nutrition! The cheese in this quiche, which is dairy-free, allows this quiche to be low-inflammation and eliminates dairy sugars. Lastly, the ham provides a great source of protein and trace minerals.
Yes! There is such a thing as dairy-free cheese! Better yet, there is a dairy-free cheese that is also tree nut free too! My favorite brand of non-dairy cheese is Daiya. Daiya cheese uses non-GMO ingredients that are ethically sourced to produce delicious cheese substitutes! The main ingredients in Daiya cheese shreds are filtered water, tapioca starch, and coconut oil. I also love that Daiya cheese shreds are…
Daiya sells many other dairy-free products too, but I have only tried two flavors of their cheese shreds (cheddar and mozzarella), three flavor of their cheese slices (cheddar, swiss, and provolone), their cream cheese spread, and their mushroom and roasted garlic pizza. So far, I have loved everyone of their products that I have tried!
Having a dairy-free, tree nut free cheese option has opened up so many new recipes for me to try! Here is a list of some of the fun recipes I have been able to try with Daiya cheese!
Check out these recipe to put those ideas into practice: dairy-free nachos, chocolate lover’s cheesecake, dairy-free pizza crust
And, of course, I have added Daiya cheddar shreds to this cheesy ham quiche! The shreds melt down perfectly and give the quiche a delicious cheesy taste and texture!
Give this dairy-free cheesy ham quiche a try! It is a very versatile recipe that you can adapt to your family’s preferences! Switch out the ham for your preferred meat, dice up some of your favorite veggies to add some color, or add a few spices to increase the flavor! I also love having leftovers of this cheesy ham quiche!
I love making this dairy-free cheesy ham quiche for my family! My dad loves the flavorful ham, my sister loves the cheese, and my mom loves it when I make dinner! Dairy-free cheesy ham quiche is also gluten-free, grain-free, nut free, and made with wholesome, nutritious ingredients. I enjoy making this quiche since it is fun and easy to make and tastes delicious!
For another great egg-based meal option, check out my Sweet Potato Spinach Frittata recipe. Or, check out these 50 Healthy Egg Recipe ideas for endless egg options!
by Alexa
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