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Best Quiche Recipe

This is the best quiche recipe—quick to prep, easy to customize, and perfect for a savory breakfast or brunch!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 people

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pie crust, softened as directed on the box
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 eggs, slightly beaten
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese
  • ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the pie crust in a shallow 9-inch glass pie plate. Double-fold the edges of the crust and crimp.
  • Add 8 slices of cooked and crumbled bacon and cheese to the bottom of the pie crust.
  • In a medium bowl, mix milk, slightly beaten eggs, salt, and pepper, then pour over the bacon and cheese.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a knife, inserted in the center, comes out clean. Let set for 5-10 minutes before cutting.

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Notes

Recipe Tips.
  • Partially baking the crust before adding the filling can help keep the crust from getting soggy; line it with parchment paper, fill it with pie weights, and bake for 13-15 minutes.
Best Variations.
  • Spinach and Feta > Add 1 cup chopped spinach, 2/3 cups feta cheese
  • Ham & Swiss > Add 3/4 cup chopped ham, 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese and 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers
  • Tomato Basil Mozzarella > Add 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes and 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • Southwest Quiche > Add 34 cup cooked chorizo or sausage, 1/2 cup shredded Colby jack cheese (or Mexican cheese), 1/2 cup diced bell peppers and 1/4 cup chopped green chiles
  • Mushroom & Gruyère > Add 1 cup sautéed mushrooms (cremini or white - sautéed in 1 tablespoon butter) and 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese.
Prep ahead. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and store the uncooked quiche in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes and give it a gentle stir before baking.
Store Store leftover quiche in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for 2-3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 672mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 436IU | Calcium: 249mg | Iron: 2mg