4.1 from 180 votes
Rustic Crab Quiche
With a pound of lump crabmeat, this quiche is definitely a special treat!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 336 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 inch Pie Pastry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 4 extra large eggs
- 1 cup half and half
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper less if you don't like spice, more if you do
- 1 pound crab meat preferably lump
- 1 ¼ cups gruyere cheese shredded, divided
- 2 tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat. Place the pie pastry into a pie plate and press the crust firmly to the bottom and sides of the dish. Fold the overhanging parts under and use the tines of a fork or your fingers to create a decorative border. Place the pie plate on the baking sheet and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil over medium high heat in a skillet. Add the onions and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Place the crab in a large mixing bowl. Pick through the meat with your fingers removing any cartilage or shells you might find. Add the sautéed onions and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk the eggs with the half and half. Add the salt, pepper and cayenne, stirring to combine. Pour the egg mixture over the crab and stir. Add 1 cup of the gruyere cheese and stir until just combined. Transfer the crab mixture to the pie shell. Scatter the remaining gruyere cheese and parmesan on top of the quiche. Place the quiche in the oven and bake for 50 minutes to an hour until the center of the quiche is set. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 20 minutes before cutting.
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Notes
- Can be made a day ahead and reheated in a 300° oven for 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
336kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
162mg
(54%)
Sodium
933mg
(39%)
Potassium
260mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
588IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
306mg
(31%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 336
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 336kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 162mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 933mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 260mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 588IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 306mg | 31% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.