Ham and cheese get the quiche treatment in this easy recipe.

Starting with a store-bought frozen pie shell makes this recipe extra quick and easy to pull off.

Serve with a side salad or roasted asparagus spears.

Ham and leek quiche displayed on a white background.

Photo: Jennifer Causey

This recipe was developed by Jasmine Smith.

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium.

Add chard and leek; cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is tender, 6 to 8 minutes.

Let cool for 5 minutes.

Whisk eggs, buttermilk, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.

Add cooled leek mixture, cheese, and ham; fold until combined.

Bake until center of quiche is just set, 40 to 45 minutes.

Let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.