Description
Discover a variety of other easy quiche recipes that are simple to make, rich in flavor, and perfect for any meal. Whether you want a classic quiche Lorraine, a crustless low-carb option, a vegetarian quiche, or a seafood-inspired variation, these recipes offer quick preparation and endless customization. Enjoy creamy, cheesy, and delicious quiches for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner that will impress family and guests
Ingredients
For the Crust
One store-bought or homemade pie crust optional for crustless quiche
One tablespoon butter for greasing if making crustless quiche
For the Custard Filling
Four large eggs
One cup heavy cream or half-and-half
Half teaspoon salt
Quarter teaspoon black pepper
Quarter teaspoon nutmeg optional
One teaspoon Dijon mustard for extra flavor
For the Mix-ins Choose One or More Variations Below
Classic Quiche Lorraine
One cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
Six slices cooked bacon crumbled
Vegetarian Spinach and Mushroom Quiche
One cup fresh spinach chopped
Half cup sautéed mushrooms
One cup shredded Swiss or cheddar cheese
Crustless Low-Carb Quiche
One cup diced bell peppers
Half cup chopped onions
One cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seafood Quiche
Half cup cooked shrimp chopped
Half cup lump crab meat
One cup shredded Gruyère cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F 190°C and prepare a 9-inch pie dish with the pie crust if using Blind bake for 10 to 12 minutes then set aside If making a crustless quiche grease the pie dish with butter
In a large mixing bowl whisk together eggs heavy cream salt black pepper nutmeg if using and Dijon mustard until smooth
Spread your chosen mix-ins cheese vegetables meats or seafood evenly over the bottom of the crust or greased dish
Pour the egg and cream mixture over the filling ensuring an even distribution
Place the quiche on a baking sheet and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the center is just set but slightly jiggly
Remove from the oven and let it rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving
Notes
Crust Alternatives For a lighter version try using a puff pastry crust or go completely crustless
Meal Prep Tip Quiche can be made in advance stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months
Reheating Instructions Warm in the oven at 350°F 175°C for 15 minutes or use a microwave in 30-second intervals
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast Brunch Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One slice based on 8 slices
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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