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Quiche

My base quiche recipe is the one that you memorize and make over and over with any and all the toppings you want!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 123 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine: French , American

Ingredients

  • 1 (9-inch) pre-made pie shell , or pie crust
  • Pie weights about a cup of dry beans work well
  • 6 eggs
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup whole milk Greek yogurt
  • ½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheese of choice (see note)
  • 1 cup cooked fillings see note
  • 2 tablespoons chopped tender herb of choice see note

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375˚F. Set the prepared pie crust on a sheet pan, then line the inside with parchment paper. Add pie weights (dried beans or rice), then place in the oven to bake for 12 minutes. Remove the crust from the oven and carefully remove the weights. Return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, Greek yogurt, salt and pepper until well combined. Fold in cheese, cooked filling, and herbs of choice.
  3. Lower the heat to 350˚F. Pour the filling into the parbaked crust and bake until the crust on the edge is brown and the center is slightly jiggly, 35-40 minutes.
  4. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • ***Chill it fully before cutting: To keep the slices perfectly cut without crumbling the pie crust, I recommend cooling the quiche completely at room temperature, then chilling the quiche in the fridge before slicing. Then cut and reheat individually, which I learned is what they do at restaurants!
  • Any grated melting cheese you like will work here. My favorites include cheddar, gruyere, or fontina. 
  • Some ideas for cooked fillings include: sliced mushrooms, wilted spinach (or greens  of choice), bell peppers, roasted cauliflower, roasted sweet potatoes or squash. This is a great way to use up odds and ends that might be in the fridge! Just remember, if the ingredient you are using gives off moisture while it cooks (i.e. it cooks down) it should not go into the quiche raw. 
  • I like to add fresh herbs to boost flavor, for tender herbs try parsley, basil, cilantro or mint. If you have hard herbs (rosemary, thyme, or oregano) use just ½ tablespoon of the chopped leaves since the flavor is much more potent. 
  • Nutrition label does not include your filling of choice.
  • Storage: I recommend wrapping the quiche in its pie tin with plastic wrap for storage! It'll keep for up to 3 days in the fridge. Reheat individual slices in the microwave for about a minute or so.
  • Shredded cheese: Any grated melting cheese you like will work here. My favorites include cheddar, gruyere, or fontina. 
  • Cooked fillings: Some ideas for cooked fillings include: sliced mushrooms, wilted spinach (or greens  of choice), bell peppers, roasted cauliflower, roasted sweet potatoes or squash. This is a great way to use up odds and ends that might be in the fridge! Just remember, if the ingredient you are using gives off moisture while it cooks (i.e. it cooks down) it should not go into the quiche raw. 
  • Fresh tender herbs: I like to add fresh herbs to boost flavor, for tender herbs try parsley, basil, cilantro or mint. If you have hard herbs (rosemary, thyme, or oregano) use just ½ tablespoon of the chopped leaves since the flavor is much more potent. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 123kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 140mg (47%) Sodium 296mg (12%) Potassium 104mg (3%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 390IU (8%) Vitamin C 0.4mg (0%) Calcium 155mg (16%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 123

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 123kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 140mg 47%
Sodium 296mg 12%
Potassium 104mg 2%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 390IU 8%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Calcium 155mg 16%
Iron 1mg 6%

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