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Basic Quiche Recipe (Any Flavor!)

Your go-to base to make any flavor of quiche you can imagine with the perfect custard filling. Use a store-bought or homemade crust.
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Brunch
Cuisine: German American
Keyword: Quiche Recipe
Servings: 8 slices
Author: Rachel Farnsworth

Ingredients

Basic Quiche Base

  • 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust homemade or store bought
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheese gruyere, mozzarella, cheddar, provolone, or feta

Add Ins

  • 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
  • 1/2 cup diced ham
  • 1/2 cup sautéed diced shallot or onion or onion

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Roll out the pie crust into a 12-inch circle and place it into a 9-inch pie plate. Crimp or pinch the edges as desired. Use a fork to prick holes in the bottom of the crust. Place a sheet of parchment paper inside the crust and fill with pie weights or dried beans. This will prevent the pie crust from sliding or bubbling
  • Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 1 cup milk, 1 cup heavy cream, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until smooth. Stir in 1 cup shredded cheese.
  • Spread 1 1/2 cups of desired add-ins evenly over the bottom of the par-baked crust. Pour the egg mixture on top.
  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40–45 minutes, or until the center is set and a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.

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Notes

Add-in Variation Ideas (Mix and match up to 1 1/2 cups total):

  • 1/2 cup cooked crumbled bacon
  • 3/4 cup diced ham
  • 3/4 cup cooked ground sausage
  • 1 cup chopped frozen spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen broccoli, thawed and drained
  • 1 cup steamed asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup sautéed sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup sautéed shallot or onion

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 609mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 718IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 1mg
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