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Leek Quiche Recipe With Goat Cheese

Weekend breakfast plans? Consider them upgraded. This goat cheese and leek quiche is your brunch game-changer—rich, creamy, and effortlessly gourmet. And the best part? It takes just 5 minutes to prep! With a perfectly flaky crust and melt-in-your-mouth filling, it’s a guaranteed crowd favorite.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 234 kcal
Course: Main Course , Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 inch frozen pie crust thawed, 23 cm
  • 2 medium leeks
  • 1 Tbsp butter or oil 15 g
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 oz soft goat cheese 56 g
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup half-and-half can sub milk, 120 mL

Instructions

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  1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Prick the thawed pie crust all over with a fork, then bake it (empty) for 15 minutes until it begins to brown. When finished, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (176°C).
  2. Clean Leeks: Meanwhile, cut the root and dark green part off each leek, then cut each in half lengthwise. Slice into ¼-inch thick half-moons. Transfer to a large bowl, and cover with water. Swish around to clean out the dirt, then drain.
  3. Saute Leeks: Heat butter or oil in a large saute pan over medium/high heat. Add leeks and salt, then cook until tender and bright green, 7 to 10 minutes.
  4. Assemble: Spoon leeks into the pie shell (use as many of them as you can, but ensure the pie is only about ¾ filled to the top). Break up the goat cheese and dollop all over the leeks. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg and half-and-half until well blended, then pour it over the leeks to fill the pie.
  5. Bake: Bake for about 45 minutes until the outside is completely set and the middle still jiggles a touch. If needed, cover with aluminum foil to prevent the crust from over-browning.

Notes

  • Leftovers: Keep the quiche in the tin cooking tray, then wrap it in foil or plastic wrap. Store for 3 to 4 days in the fridge, and reheat in the oven rather than the microwave for the best texture.
  • Got leftover goat cheese? Freeze your goat cheese so it doesn't spoil, or use it to make this goat cheese pizza!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 234kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 15.8g (5%) Protein 6.9g (14%) Fat 16.2g (25%) Saturated Fat 5.1g (26%) Cholesterol 105mg (35%) Sodium 317mg (13%) Potassium 139mg (4%) Fiber 0.7g (3%) Sugar 2.4g (5%) Calcium 69mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 234

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 234kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 15.8g 5%
Protein 6.9g 14%
Fat 16.2g 25%
Saturated Fat 5.1g 26%
Cholesterol 105mg 35%
Sodium 317mg 13%
Potassium 139mg 3%
Fiber 0.7g 3%
Sugar 2.4g 5%
Calcium 69mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.