Description
A savory and creamy Breakfast Quiche with a buttery crust, fluffy egg custard, cheese, and your choice of meats or vegetables. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or meal prep.
Ingredients
- Pie Crust: 1 unbaked 9-inch, homemade or store-bought.
- Eggs: 6 large – The custard base.
- Heavy Cream: 1 cup – Adds richness.
- Milk: 1 cup – Balances the cream.
- Cheese: 1 1/2 cups shredded (cheddar, Swiss, or Gruyère).
- Cooked Bacon or Ham: 1 cup, diced – For savory flavor.
- Onion: 1/2 cup sautéed – Adds sweetness.
- Spinach: 1 cup fresh or frozen (squeezed dry).
- Salt: 1 teaspoon – Balances flavors.
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon – For seasoning.
- Nutmeg: Pinch – Classic in custards.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine Ingredients: Roll pie crust into a 9-inch dish. Blind bake for 10 minutes.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Whisk eggs, cream, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Assemble the Dish: Spread bacon, onions, spinach, and cheese evenly over crust. Pour egg mixture on top.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake 35–40 minutes until center is just set and top golden.
- Finishing Touches: Cool 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with herbs and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Blind bake crust to prevent sogginess.
- Don’t overfill with ingredients—less is more.
- Let quiche rest before slicing to set properly.
- Use pre-cooked fillings to avoid excess moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 195mg