Here’s a versatile, classic Quiche recipe — savory, creamy, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner.
🥧 Classic Quiche
Ingredients (1 9-inch quiche)
Crust (optional, use store-bought for convenience):
- 1 9-inch pie crust (homemade or pre-made)
Filling:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or Gruyère work well)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
- 1 cup filling extras: cooked bacon, ham, spinach, mushrooms, onions, or peppers
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- If using a raw crust, bake blind (with pie weights or beans) 8–10 minutes until slightly set.
2️⃣ Prepare Filling
- Whisk eggs, cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Stir in cheese and your choice of cooked fillings.
3️⃣ Assemble Quiche
- Pour egg mixture into prepared crust.
- Spread evenly.
4️⃣ Bake
- Bake 35–45 minutes, until the quiche is set and golden on top.
- A knife inserted in the center should come out clean.
5️⃣ Cool & Serve
- Let quiche rest 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips & Variations
- Vegetarian: Use spinach, broccoli, mushrooms, or zucchini.
- Meat lovers: Bacon, ham, or cooked sausage works great.
- Cheese combos: Swiss, cheddar, Gruyère, or feta.
- Crustless version: Grease a pie pan and bake without crust for a lower-carb quiche.
If you want, I can also give you a make-ahead mini quiche recipe perfect for brunch buffets or freezing for later.
