Description
- A classic, adaptable quiche recipe perfect for any meal – includes a buttery crust or crustless version, easy to customize with any filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust (or 2 tsp olive oil for crustless)
- 6 large eggs
- 1¼ cups heavy cream or milk
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Gruyère, cheddar, or Swiss)
- 4 oz cooked bacon or ham
- 1–2 cups vegetables (spinach, mushrooms, broccoli)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C).
- If using crust, blind bake for 10 minutes; if crustless, grease the dish.
- Whisk eggs, dairy, seasoning, and nutmeg.
- Add cheese, meat, and vegetables into the crust or dish.
- Pour in egg mixture and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until center is set.
- Cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can use any mix of vegetables or proteins on hand.
- To keep it gluten-free, go crustless.
- Dairy can be a mix of cream and milk or just one.
- Freezes well – slice and store individually.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 180mg