Here’s a classic, versatile quiche recipe that works for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner:
Classic Quiche Recipe
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
For the filling:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk or half-and-half
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Swiss, or Gruyère)
- 1 cup filling ingredients, chopped (options: cooked bacon, ham, spinach, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of nutmeg or fresh herbs (thyme, parsley, chives)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the crust:
- Place pie crust in a 9-inch pie pan.
- Optional: blind-bake for 8–10 minutes to prevent a soggy bottom.
- Prepare the filling:
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk (or half-and-half), salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg.
- Spread your chosen filling ingredients evenly over the pie crust.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Pour the egg mixture over the cheese and fillings.
- Bake:
- Bake 35–45 minutes, until the quiche is set and lightly golden on top.
- Check doneness by inserting a knife in the center; it should come out clean.
- Cool slightly:
- Let quiche sit 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Tips
- Quiche can be served warm, at room temperature, or even chilled.
- Mix and match fillings: spinach + feta, mushroom + Swiss, ham + cheddar.
- For extra creaminess, replace 1/2 cup of milk with heavy cream.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for 2–3 days and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
If you want, I can give a super-quick crustless quiche version that bakes in under 30 minutes and skips making or buying a crust.
Do you want me to give that version?
