Hands down, the best ever quiche recipe! Recipe
A delightful quiche recipe that combines a buttery crust with a rich, custardy filling loaded with cheese and savory add-ins. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 quiche (8 servings) 1x
- Category: Brunch, Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pie Crust:
- 1 homemade or store-bought pie crust
Egg Mixture:
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup grated cheese (such as Gruyère, cheddar, or a mix of your favorites)
- 6 strips of cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
- 1/2 cup diced ham (optional)
- 1/2 cup sautéed spinach (water squeezed out)
- 1/2 cup diced onion, caramelized
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- A pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the pie crust and press it into a 9-inch quiche pan. Prick the bottom with a fork.
- Pre-Bake Crust: Bake the crust for 8 minutes to blind bake and prevent a soggy crust.
- Prepare Filling: Whisk eggs, cream, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add cheese, bacon, ham, spinach, and onion.
- Fill Crust: Pour the egg mixture into the pre-baked crust.
- Bake: Bake the quiche for 40-45 minutes until set and golden on top.
- Serve: Let the quiche cool slightly before slicing and serving warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: Quiche recipe, brunch recipe, homemade quiche, savory pie, egg dish
