Description
This quiche crab recipe is a creamy, flavorful, and elegant dish that’s perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner. The combination of tender lump crab meat, rich custard, and melted cheese creates an irresistible bite every time. With a flaky crust and a silky filling, this seafood quiche is easy to prepare and always impresses guests. Serve it warm with a crisp green salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal
Ingredients
For the Quiche Crust
One nine-inch pie crust store-bought or homemade
For the Filling
One cup lump crab meat drained and patted dry
Four large eggs
One cup heavy cream
Half cup whole milk
One cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
Quarter cup chopped green onions
Half teaspoon salt
Quarter teaspoon black pepper
Half teaspoon Old Bay seasoning optional
One teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F 190°C
If using a store-bought crust place it in a nine-inch pie dish
If making homemade crust roll out the dough press it into the pie dish and chill for 30 minutes
Blind bake the crust for 10 minutes then set aside
In a large bowl whisk together eggs heavy cream milk Dijon mustard salt black pepper and Old Bay seasoning
Stir in shredded cheese and chopped green onions
Spread the lump crab meat evenly across the bottom of the pre-baked crust
Slowly pour the custard mixture over the crab meat ensuring even distribution
Bake at 375°F 190°C for 35 to 40 minutes until the center is just set
Allow the quiche to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing and serving
Notes
For a crustless version grease the pie dish well and bake without the crust
Use fresh or high-quality canned crab meat for the best flavor and texture
If adding vegetables like spinach or mushrooms sauté them first to remove excess moisture
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days
Reheat in the oven at 325°F 160°C for 15 minutes to maintain texture
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Brunch Lunch Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One slice based on eight servings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
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